What is a C-Card?
A C-Card allows anyone aged 13 to 24 living in Devon and Torbay to access FREE condoms.
If you’re a registered C-Card holder, aged over 16, you can order condoms online for collection from a designated site or free delivery to your home.
To register for a C-Card, please click here
If you’re a an existing C-Card holder and want to order condoms – please click here.
Your first order will be a selection pack of different condoms and you can make further orders based on your preference.
If you are aged under 16, you must register at a participating C-Card registration venue. To find your nearest C-Card registration and collection sites, please use the drop down menu on the online map
Please note, condom orders not collected after ten days will be cancelled. If you are unsure of your size, you can check via this handy measuring tool.
If you are aged over 24, you can also access condoms via https://www.freedoms-shop.com/ and The Eddystone Trust
How to use your C-Card
Once you have registered for a C-Card, you’ll be given a C-Card with your own individual ID number.
You will then be able to use your registration to collect FREE condoms from registered C-Card sites as well as order condoms online (available for 16+ only).
Registered C-Card sites include youth clubs, pharmacies, sexual health clinics and some schools, colleges and universities. To find your nearest C-Card site click here. (Remember to select C-Card from the drop down list).
If you’re a secondary school, college or university student, you can also contact your school nurse for more information on the C-Card scheme. They can be contacted by text on 07520 631722 or through their public health nursing hubs. Please click here for more details.
Why should I have a C-Card?
Condoms not only protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) but also can help prevent unwanted pregnancies.
Having a C-Card enables you to access FREE condoms whenever you need them allowing you to stay safe and in control of your sexual health.
Remember:
- Even when using condoms you should consider regular screening for sexually transmitted infections every time you start a new relationship or every 12 months if you’re in a relationship.
- If there is ever any type of condom failure or you’re worried that something went wrong during sex, you should seek advice about emergency contraception.
If you are having problems getting condoms please phone the C-Card team on 01392 284965.
What condoms are available?
As a registered C-Card holder you will be able to access FREE condoms. Depending on the venue or collection point, you may be able to choose from a selection of items including:
Regular condoms – other condoms in regular size include:
- Flavoured
- Ribbed & Dotted
- Latex-free
- Extra-safe
- Air-thin
Large Condoms
Jumbo Condoms
Trim Condoms
Femidoms
Flavoured Dams
Chlamydia tests and pregnancy tests may also be available on request (depending on the site).
Frequently asked questions about
C-Card Scheme
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What happens when I register?
If you are aged under 16, you will have to register for a C-Card at a C-Card registration venue. Here a trained worker will have a confidential chat with you, and ask you a few more questions to make sure you’re safe and that they’re giving you the right advice and information.
This conversation will be completely confidential conversation and will cover some of the information below:
- Your age and date of birth
- Your postcode (You need to live in Devon)
- Making sure you’re not in any danger and that you’re not putting someone else in danger.
- What support you have from parents/carers and friends.
- A condom demonstration, the products available and how to use them.
- Checking that you understand all of the information that is being given to you.
We may occasionally collect some optional additional information to provide you with better care and support.
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How do I use my C-Card?
You will be able to use your C-Card at registered C-Card sites. These include youth clubs, pharmacies, sexual health clinics and some schools, colleges and universities.
To find your nearest C-Card site to register and/or to collect condoms please click here. (Remember to select C-Card from the drop down list). These sites include youth clubs, charities and sexual health clinics.
If you are having difficulty finding your nearest C-Card site then you can phone or email the C-Card team – ndht.ccard@nhs.net tel: 01392 284965
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What contraception can I get?
Condoms!
Condoms are the only form of contraception that if used properly can offer protection from both sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy.
There are two main types of condoms available. Male condoms (sometimes called external condoms) and female condoms (sometimes called internal condoms). You can choose from a range of different sizes of male condoms and also different textures and flavours are available.
See our ‘What condoms are available’ section.
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