A CAMPAIGN called Be Safe is being launched across the Durham dales to encourage youngsters to take care of their sexual health this Christmas.
The campaign is launched to coincide with World Aids Day today, and will run until December 17.
It has been organised by the Durham Dales PCT, school nurses, Gay Advice Darlington (GAD), Connexions and Bishop Auckland College.
Flyers and poster will be on display in schools, clinics and surgeries, youth and community centres, GAD establishments and the college.
An event is taking place at Bishop Auckland College on Thursday, December 9, from 11am to 2pm, where there will be sexual health information advice, and quizzes.
The PCT's school nursing team will visit schools.
The Impact Group, an alternative education group for under-16s in West Auckland, is creating posters, cards and postcards which will be given out at venues across the area.
Tim Holmes, HIV prevention specialist for Durham Dales PCT, said: "The theme of this year's World Aids Day is - HIV hasn't gone away."
For details, call Kaye Bramhald on (01388) 458835 or Tim Holmes on (01325) 746141.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article