C-Card Scheme

Wigan’s C Card condom distribution scheme was implemented in April 2005 with the aim of increasing accessibility, acceptability and availability of condoms to young people. The C Card Scheme allows young people under 25 to access condoms and sexual health advice, confidentially, at locations and times that are suited to them.

The C Card Scheme is not just about issuing free condoms; it is also about providing young people with support, guidance and accurate information so that they are able to make better informed, safe and responsible decisions about their sexual health and practice.

The C-Card scheme has embedded techniques around 'delay' and 'R U Ready'.

Professional advice

Training and support is provided to all professionals involved in the C Card Scheme, reinforcing good practice in their sexual health work with young people. It has been recognised that all agencies/staff working with children and young people have a responsibility to address sexual health issues with them.

The C Card Scheme offers partner agencies and their staff a process by which to begin to address these areas. All C Card trained staff are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to address sexual health in its broadest sense with young people in Wigan.

All staff are also given training on ‘Delay’, which aims to give young people the skills and confidence to resist pressure to have early sex.