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Glasgow City Youth Health Service Referral Guidance

Service Aim and Description

To improve the health and wellbeing of young people living in Glasgow City Health
and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).

Glasgow City Youth Health Service is holistic and interdisciplinary. Support is
available for young people aged 12-19 years experiencing a range of clinical and
non clinical issues via 1:1 consultations with Nurses and GPs. A co-ordinated,
comprehensive assessment and treatment service is provided with onward referral
to other support services where appropriate.

Young people can be seen with the following presentations:
Sexual health (pregnancy testing, contraception including implants, STI
testing and referral for termination)

• Support and counselling for a range of mental health issues e.g.
  Anxiety, depression, stress & bullying. Onward referral to CAMHS when
  appropriate
• Drugs, alcohol and risky behaviour
• Relationship difficulties
• Sleep disturbance, screentime, gaming and gambling
• Weight management (Weigh to Go service)
• Social problems such as homelessness, benefit advice, school avoidance
  etc.
• Advice and support on volunteering, training and employment

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