Base 51

base 51 was founded as an innovative holistic health care project based in the city centre of nottingham, catering for young people aged between 12 - 25 years. the centre opened in june 1993 as a drop-in centre offering a wide range of confidential support services and activities to meet the integrated health care needs of the young people living in nottingham and surrounding areas. base 51 takes a wide view of the health needs of young people and addresses the many aspects of a young person's life, which can affect their health and well-being. these can range from homelessness, difficulties in relationships, loss of statutory health care and low self esteem, to mental health problems, drug abuse and suicide. target groups are young people, who for a variety of reasons, do not use existing services or find it difficult to access those services. such groups of young people include, homeless young people, young people in or leaving care, young parents, young people with mental health pro