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Brook makes pledge to young people after anti-abortion group appointed to sexual health forum

1 min read Health Sexual health
A sexual health charity has made a defiant pledge to make young people's voices heard after an anti-abortion group was appointed to a group of government advisers.

Simon Blake, Brook’s chief executive, said: "We have more than 45 years experience of organisations challenging our work because they don't want young people to have access to sexual health services or good sex and relationships education. 

"Some of these organisations picket our Brook services which is intimidating for responsible young people who want to access help, advice and contraception.

"We are unwavering in being driven by our values, clinical evidence and the evidence of what works and will continue to make sure young people’s voices are at the centre of all policy discussions."

The sexual health forum has been set up to replace the Independent Advisory Group on Sexual Health and HIV.

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