The objective of this study was to develop a sexual health risk assessment that would incorporate the views of young people aged 16 to 17 in black and minority ethnic (BME) groups who attend, or might attend, sexual health services in one London borough.

Findings from focus groups indicated that young people are more concerned with the manner in which sexual health risk assessments are presented than with the content; and that clients will engage with risk assessment when trusting relationships are built with staff. Healthcare professionals must ensure that young people are listened to and have the opportunity to guide service provision and development.

The term BME is used to describe people from minority groups, particularly those viewed as having experienced racism or who are in the minority because of their skin colour and/or ethnic background. The term evolves so as to be inclusive of groups experiencing discrimination.

Cellulitis is a relatively common emergency in acute and community care settings, and can be a source of significant pain and anxiety for affected patients. This article examines the management of patients with generalised cellulitis–an infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, which is exacerbated by the presence of damaged skin, poor circulation or diabetes mellitus. Appropriate dressing regimens for the management of wounds resulting from this infection are discussed. Localised cellulitis that develops as a result of an existing wound infection is not covered in this article.