Human papillomavirus (HPV) was once relatively unknown, but as a result of a vaccine becoming available, the profile of this highly infectious and very important sexually transmitted infection has increased rapidly over the past year. HPV is the cause of almost all cases of cervical cancer, with just two types of the virus causing around …
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Saved sex & parental involvement – essential components of sexual health strategy
In an editorial accompanying the publication of the outcomes of the SHARE sex education programme in this week’s British Medical Journal, Lecturer in Healthcare Ethics at St Mary’s University College and Family Education Trust trustee, Dr Trevor Stammers, suggests that unless the wider social influences affecting early sexual debut are taken into account, contraceptive promotion …
New PCT pill scheme places vulnerable young people at risk
Family Education Trust has condemned as ill-judged and grossly irresponsible plans by North Tyneside PCT to use taxpayers’ money to provide children as young as 13 with free morning-after pills from local pharmacies over Christmas and on into the New Year. Family Education Trust Director Norman Wells said: ‘This new scheme is undermining the law …
Government must abandon plans to impose discriminatory regulations
New sexual orientation laws need to show more respect for freedom of conscience. As the transitional Northern Ireland Assembly prepares to debate a motion on the sexual orientation regulations at Stormont today, the Family Education Trust is calling on the government to abandon its plans to impose the controversial new laws on the people of …
Government needs to show more respect for parents, says family group
The government needs to stop undermining parents and show them proper respect if its war on antisocial behaviour is to have any hope of success, according to the Family Education Trust. The Trust’s Director, Norman Wells, commented: It’s doubtless a good thing to encourage children and young people to respect their teachers, the police and …