Re:How to Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent
by tsukikage on Monday January 13, 2020 @05:10AM
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Bear in mind that in the UK, the NHS implicitly creates the expectation that easily available medical options will be restricted to the realm of the vaguely sane and actually beneficial to health.
Menawhile we still don't let kids decide to e.g. have tattoos.
If you are 16 years old or older you can consent to get[1] medical treatment, and your parents are not involved.
You visit your GP. If you are 15 years old or younger your GP will test your capacity to make this decision. This is called "Gillick Competency". If you are competent to make the decision you will get the vaccinations you need. Your GP will want to involve your parent, but will not tell them without your permission. There are some safe-guarding duties, so your GP may, in rare situations, have to make a referral for your safety.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/consent-to-treatment/children/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillick_competence
[1] It's a bit confusing for people who are 17 years old or younger. They can consent to get treatment, but cannot decline to get life-saving treatment. That decision will be made for them, by the courts if needed. Their views will be taken into account.