Posted on: 12 June 2023
Young people can get free condoms at a number of outlets across
Surrey via the Condom Distribution (C-Card) Scheme. It is a free
and confidential condom distribution network for young people aged
13–24 years old in Surrey.
How does it work?
Step one: registering with the scheme
A young person registers for a c-card with a trained professional, once registered they receive a C-Card that gives them regular, easy access to free condoms at any outlet displaying the Surrey Sexual Wellbeing logo.
Step two: accessing supplies
They can visit any open access outlet with their C-Card to get additional condoms supplies. The card can be used up to ten times, at which point a young person will need to a do a quick re-registration/review.
Step three: the review process
After 10 visits the young person will have a quick review with their registration point- this gives them the chance to ask any questions they might have or find out about other sexual health services.
Would your organisation like to offer the C-Card?
If you would like to provide the C-Card at your organisation, first step is to attend a training session, delivered by the specialist sexual health service outreach team (CNWL). Sessions are available to book online now. If you would like more information, please contact the team by email cnw-tr.admin.outreach@nhs.net or call 01483 846421.
The sexual health outreach team can provide the c-card training for teams if required. They can also bespoke training on Sexual Health to meet the needs of your staff in providing the services that they do. For example, LGBTQ+ awareness and Sexual Health. Any bespoke training would need to be for a minimum of 8 people and would also be free of charge. This can be via Teams or face to face. For more information, please use the email above to discuss your requirements.
For more information on sexual health services in surrey, visit CNWL or Healthy Surrey.