The voice of young people’s
sexual health and wellbeing
Changing attitudes.
Challenging prejudices.
Championing equality.
We fight tirelessly every day for the rights of young people.
Our vision
Brook wants a society where all young people are free to be themselves.
The reality is that societal stigma limits young people’s ability to take control of their sexual health, enjoy healthy relationships and explore their identities. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudices and championing equality so that all young people can lead happy, healthy lives.
-
FeaturedLet’s Talk. Period
Brook’s Let’s talk. Period project is committed to tackling period poverty in England. The project launched in Oct 2018 with seven teams across England, providing vulnerable young people with period products and education.
-
FeaturedWelcome to the Vagina Museum
With the Vagina Museum set to open its doors officially on 16 November, Development and Marketing Manager, Zoe Williams, tells us what the inspiration was behind the museum; the roadblocks they’ve faced along the way; and why a physical space dedicated to learning about vaginas and vulvas is a necessity.
-
FeaturedThe North is Today: Two Weeks On
Two weeks on from the historic victory for women’s rights in Northern Ireland, Naomi Connor, Co-Convenor of Alliance for Choice, tells us what abortion decriminalisation means in reality and why the battle isn’t over yet.
-
FeaturedBrook Cymru
In July this year Brook welcomed Kelly Harris, Business Development Lead / Arweinydd Datblygu Busnes, to lead the expansion of our education services in Wales. Here Kelly shares details of the official launch event.
-
FeaturedA letter to my assaulter
Jess, 25, writes an open letter to the person who assaulted her at 15.
-
FeaturedThe North is Now!
At midnight on 21 October 2019, abortion was decriminalised in Northern Ireland in an historic victory for women’s reproductive health. Lisa Hallgarten explains how we got here.
-
FeaturedWe need to talk about vulvas
Brook’s lead clinical champion, 25 year-old Caitlin Gorman, writes of her experience of the shame and stigma that still surrounds young people’s bodies – both in her professional and personal life – and how we can combat this.
-
FeaturedNo Health Without Mental Health
Brook’s Head of Innovation and Partnerships, Helen Corteen, shares her experience of the inextricable link between sexual and mental health.
-
FeaturedContraception: a battle yet to be won
For World Contraception Day, Brook’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Lisa Hallgarten, writes of the immense progress made towards access to contraception, as well as the work still to be done.
About Brook
Brook creates safe, open, positive spaces where young people can speak freely. We provide platforms to amplify voices, empower choice and build confidence.
Drawing on 55 years experience, Brook delivers a unique blend of clinical services, education and training programmes, counselling and an online hub for sex and relationships advice.
We provide practical and trusted expertise, based on what young people tell us they want and need.
We fight tirelessly every day for young people’s right to inclusive education and to protect their sexual health services. We are committed to changing attitudes, challenging prejudices and championing equality so that all young people can lead happy, healthy lives.
