What is the C-Card?
C-Card is a free and confidential condom service in Cambridgeshire.
It's quick and easy to get free condoms through C-Card; all you have to do is go to the C-Card site which is right for you.
Who will the information I give be passed on to?
No information will be passed on to anyone else, e.g. parents, partners, friends, teachers or GPs, without your knowledge.
Any information you give to the person who signs you up for C-Card will be used only by them to offer the best advice for you.
What if I lose my Card?
If you lose your C-Card, you can go to any participating site, who will issue you with a new one.
How do I get a C-Card?
You can register for a C-Card at any of the places listed on our site with 'Registration for C-card possible'. Just drop-in, but remember to check opening times - some places are only open for a few hours a week.
The person who gives you your C-Card will find a quiet place so they can ask you questions about yourself, talk to you about how to use condoms, and answer any questions you may have.
Where can I get a C-Card or Pick up Condoms?
Places that participate in this scheme will display the C-Card logo.
Once you have registered for your C-Card you can go to any of these sites to pick up your condoms However, not all sites offer registration, so you need to check the list to find out where you can register. The list below tells you where you can collect and register for a C-Card:
Sexual Health Services: Young People's Clinics
A listing of Young People's Clinics (for under 25s) and other Sexual Health Services for Young People.
Further information and help online
Confidential sexual health services for Cambridgeshire:
External links:
Who can have a C-Card?
The C-Card is for young people aged 19 and under.
What if I want condoms but haven't got my C-Card?
You will only be able to get condoms if you have your C-Card.
How does the C-Card Work?
To get a C-Card you need to join the C-Card scheme.
Once you have joined, you will be given a card (the size of a credit card) with 10 boxes on the back. The C-Card does not have your name or personal details on it.
You can take your C-Card to any of the places listed on our site to get free condoms.
Each time you take your C-Card to a registered C-Card Site, you will be given a bag of condoms, and a box on your card will be filled in. Once all the boxes have been ticked, you need to re-join the scheme to get another card.