15/09/2026
Our sexual health can often be overlooked when we think about our wellbeing. It can feel embarrassing to talk about for some 😳, or perhaps it just feels too private 🫣.
However, having good sexual health not only affects your own wellbeing (and that of your partner) it also can also affect things like: how likely you are to get pregnant 🤰🏽, and the health of your baby 👶🏼, if you do get pregnant.
Making informed, proactive choices about your sexual health will also help you avoid getting pregnant, if that is not something you are hoping for right now.
Free, confidential support is available from the Family Hubs and from health organisation Locala Sexual Health.
Here's a rundown of what's available - please add it to your to-do list, to prioritise your sexual health today.
🩷 Family Hubs
Young people aged 24 or under can visit a Family Hub for free contraception under the 'C-Card' scheme. Access to contraception is completely confidential - please ask to speak to a family navigator. Currently available at Keighley and Shipley Family Hub and Bradford South Family Hub
Our Family Hubs have regular, free, drop-in sessions with Locala (see below for services). Family hub sessions are available at Bradford South Family Hub and Bradford East Family Hub. Sessions are listed on the Family Hub timetables on the FYI website.
💜 Locala
Locala Sexual Health is an organisation that provides free, confidential support, helping you make informed choices about your reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing.
Support, advice and care includes:
✔️ Advice about a full range of types of contraception (including providing free contraception)
✔️ Pregnancy testing and referrals to appropriate care
✔️ Testing and treatment for STIs (sexually transmitted infections)
The Locala Health and Wellbeing van visits locations regularly to make it easier for people to access free services. Dates coming up in the Bradford District:
📍Church Green, Market Street, Keighley - Wednesday, 16 September 2026, 10am to 2pm
📍Progress T, 15-17 Devonshire Street, Keighley - Wednesday, 30 September, 4pm to 7pm
(details provided by Locala)
No matter where you live in the district, for advice and support you can contact the Locala team directly on 030 3330 9500.
Bradford West Family Hub
Bradford East Family Hub
Bradford South Family Hub
Keighley and Shipley Family Hub
Locala Sexual Health
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