Have fun, be careful, in December and January

Brook has launched a new poster campaign, Have fun, be careful, to make young people aware of the increased risk of unplanned pregnancy during December and January and remind them to be extra careful about safer sex during these months.

Five years of data from 2000 to 2005 show that there is a peak every year in the under 18 conception rates during December and January. Brook has launched a poster campaign to highlight this increased risk, reminding young people to use condoms and advising them to contact the Ask Brook confidential helpline (0808 802 1234) or visit our website to find details of their nearest Brook Centre or sexual health clinic.

The A3 posters carry a festive, mistletoe theme. To order a copy please contact the publications orderline 0870 750 3082.

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Thursday 5th March 2009, The Oval Conference Centre, London SE11

Chaired by Polly Toynbee, Journalist and writer.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Shami Chakrabarti, Director, Liberty
• Anne Milton MP, Nurse and Shadow Minister for Health
• Andrea Duncan, Programme Manager – Sexual Health and HIV, Department of Health
• Simon Blake, Chief Executive, Brook
• Dr Roger Worthington, Healthcare Law and Ethics Lead, Keele University and Advisor on Stardards and Ethics at the General Medical Council

This conference will:

• Give professionals the skills & confidence to protect young people's rights
• Demonstrate examples of best practice
• Provide solid guidance on the law

To book a place visit the conference website and for further information please contact Sarah Spencer on 020 7324 4359 by email.

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