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FE Colleges & Sexual Health (FESH) Update: Resilience Transformation Engagement

FE Colleges & Sexual Health (FESH) Update: Resilience Transformation Engagement. Michael Bell Sixth London Sexual Health Forum 26 th November 2010. Recap on the Context. Sexual Health performance across London DH/DCSF 2007 Report and DH funding to improve sexual health in FE

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FE Colleges & Sexual Health (FESH) Update: Resilience Transformation Engagement

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  1. FE Colleges & Sexual Health (FESH) Update: Resilience Transformation Engagement Michael Bell Sixth London Sexual Health Forum 26th November 2010

  2. Recap on the Context • Sexual Health performance across London • DH/DCSF 2007 Report and DH funding to improve sexual health in FE • Opportunities for working through FE Colleges: • “Captive audience” with 40% of YP • Extending Accessibility • Wider financial imperatives and the QIPP Agenda • 2009 – The London “Going All the Way” needs assessment published

  3. Actions to Date (1) • FESHproNET under chairmanship of GLA established as a sub-committee of LSHP Board • “Going All the Way” service specification developed: • Three levels of attainment • Four service domains: (i) Information, Advice & Guidance (ii) Contraception & Prevention (iii) Screening &Testing (iv) Pregnancy & Parenthood.

  4. Actions to Date (2) • 3 FE College Pilots testing the specification • A Community of Practice comprising 16 other FE colleges and their partners to be established Dec 2010. Accessing other FESH services: • Brook – providing SH training to pastoral and teaching staff in colleges. • Living Well – delivering “Rite Start” SH Peer facilitators and educators programme in six colleges. • Roll-out of YouthBytes • ... And Medi+Vend...

  5. Young People’s Involvement • FESHyouthNETestablished – pan London and pilot college representation • Partnerships with GLA youth Involvement Team • “WeKnowBest.co.uk” interactive website established • Youth led evaluation of the pilots – and longer term FESH accreditation by YP in development. • Young Londoners’ Sexual Health Showcase – City Hall, Feb 2011 • LGBT action research project to be commenced in January 2011

  6. FESH & The Olympics • Resilience - Safeguarding sexual health services during the games, ensuring lower cost interventions and minimising the call upon NHS resources; • Transformation – Using the development of resilience to transform services and relationships between partners and stake holders for lasting benefit in line with QIPP principles; • Engagement - Maximising public participation, particularly from young people and raising awareness of personal responsibility to ensure good sexual health.

  7. What Can You Do? • Make sure your local colleges and SH providers join the Community of Practice (CoP) • Let us know about any local resources for “WeKnowBest” and the CoP • Contact us if you want to use “WeKnowBest” to consult with young people in your area • Support Young People’s involvement by encouraging enrolment in “WeKnowBest” • Celebrate Young People’s involvement by supporting and participating in the Young Londoners’ Sexual Health Showcase

  8. FE Colleges & Sexual Health (FESH) Update: Resilience Transformation Engagement www.mbarc.co.uk

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