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Free Condoms Service …. Aims: To provide free condoms across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to people who need them Prevention of HIV Prevention of sexually transmitted infections Prevention of unintended pregnancy Primary Objectives: Increase availability of condoms
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Free Condoms Service … • Aims: • To provide free condoms across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to people who need them • Prevention of HIV • Prevention of sexually transmitted infections • Prevention of unintended pregnancy • Primary Objectives: • Increase availability of condoms • Remove barriers to accessing condoms • Normalise condom access
How it works… • Open access distribution – universally available • Limited access distribution – for agencies clients • For service users – No personal details • For distributors – Easy to administer • Simple transaction for all
Pharmacy Sandyford Sites Community Groups Primary Care Young adults People living with HIV African communities Men who have sex with men Sexually active young people Vulnerable groups FE/HE Training providers Brownlee Centre Range of agencies Youth services African Health Project
Ordering and Supply • Phone/e-mail Free Condoms team (see handbook) • Order any combination of bags • Please order minimum of 90 bags • Free Condoms team place order with Pasante • Free Condoms team keep a record of all orders • Pasante delivers products to you via courier
BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE PRODUCT NAME DESCRIPTION QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet) Halo OUR STANDARD NATURAL FITTING CONDOM IN A STYLISH ROUND FOIL WITH MIXED DESIGNS 12 HALO
Under 16s • Free Condoms are available to 13 – 15 year olds. • All interactions with 13-15 year olds to include ‘delay’ messages. • All services to have a child protection policy in place. • All ‘open access’ services are expected to offer a service to 13-15 year olds.
Assessing the risks… Think about: • The age of the young person • Particular vulnerabilities • Relevant legislation and policies
Stage 1 Check age of service user 12 yrs or under 13-15yrs 16+ Automatic child protection referral Stage 2 Check if young person is currently sexually active or planning to have sex soon Can access condoms no further action required Yes No Stage 3 Further assessment, using guidance questions and prompts Offer opportunity to discuss sexual health/safe sex using the Delay messages. Supply U16s condom pack. No concerns Child protection concerns Other concerns but not child protection Offer opportunity to discuss sexual health/safe sex using the Delay messages. Supply U16s condom pack. Child protection referral to Social Services via local agency procedures Offer opportunity to discuss sexual health/safe sex using the Delay messages. Supply U16s condom pack. Refer to Sandyford sexual health services
Assessing the risks…stage 1 • Check the age of the young person - 12 or under - 13-15 - 16 and over
Assessing the risks…stage 2 Check if the young person is currently sexually active: • Not sexually active/not planning to have sex soon – opportunity to discuss their sexual health – if no concerns, provide with a ‘single’ pack • Sexually active or planning to have sex soon – further discussion – see Stage 3.
Assessing the risks…stage 3 If young person is currently sexually active - consider:- • The age of the young person vs. the age of their partner • Is this a consensual relationship • What is the length of relationship • Are parents aware of the relationship • What was the age of 1st sexual experience • How many previous sexual partners • Are there any risks regarding exploitation/ coercion
Assessing the risks…stage 3 Potential outcomes • No concerns - opportunity to discuss sexual health Supply a condom pack. • Some concerns but not child protection Suggest a referral to Sandyford young person’s service. Supply a condom pack. 3) Child protection concerns Child protection referral to social services following your agencies local protocols.
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Training • On site training for staff • Handbook of Information • Professionals section on web-site • On-line training presentation
Contact Details Annie Ruddy Free Condoms Manager Tel: 0141 211 3993 Email: annie.ruddy@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Alison Crossan Free Condoms Administrator Tel: 0141 211 3994 Email: alison.crossan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk www.freecondomsglasgowandclyde.orgwww.sandyford.org Health Improvement Team - Sexual Health NHS Greater Glasgow And Clyde West House Gartnavel Royal Hospital 1055 Great Western Road G12 0XH