Public Health Project Week 2 July 2011 Basingstoke Public Health Project Week 2 July 2011

As a Team, we split into three groups to visit different projects within Basingstoke; Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH) Office May Place & The Camrose Centre (Homelessness) Healthy Eating Projects

Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH) Office Main demographic focus is for young people, ‘vulnerable’ people and people with complex needs…Why? Although 80% of women would prefer to see their GP for contraceptive needs, young people do not visit their GP, there are people who cannot get to their GP and people who have no GP If our target is vulnerable people – what can we do to engage them?? In terms of active promotion, there is very little. Two issues were highlighted; Budget – income generated only! Public perception – they aren’t allowed to promote sexual health as it is seen as encouraging sex, they aren’t even allowed to signpost the clinic!!

Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH) Office When asked how effective the project is at changing attitudes, the reply was simply “We aren’t”. 3 changes were specified as hugely important in enabling CASH to achieve their goals of reaching more people; Schools – CASH offer every school in NE Hants an assembly on Sexual Health, only 10% take up the offer, and only after an average of 3 attempts!! Parents – described as ‘out of the loop’, if the parents aren’t involved and on board, we are helpless at providing the best care for young people. Male population – ‘men are neglected’, if we looked after our young men better, our young men would look after our girls better. Redesign for Sexual Health services in Hampshire – January 16th 2012

Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH) Office May Place & The Camrose Centre (Homelessness) Healthy Eating Projects

May Place Target Population: Homeless people with a local contact in Basingstoke. In particular those who are involved in alcohol and substance misuse Good links with other local services, including GP Surgeries, drug servces, housing association etc. Out of 198 referrals, 42 received a room at the hostel with an average length of stay of 12 weeks. Majority of which are males aged 30-39 Access to primary healthcare: has been highlighted as an issue by the Department of Health and Homeless Link. May Place House has an agreement with a local GP surgery service users can access ‘emergency’ medical care for up to 4 weeks without registering at the surgery. The agreement is extended to those who enquire at the hostel but do not meet the priority criteria for accommodation at the hostel. Service users are also assisted in registering with a local GP once they have secured accommodation.

The Camrose Centre Target Population: The Homeless and Vulnerably Housed Involved with local council, drug and alcohol services and relies on volunteers Approximately 350 people visit the drop in centre per year Trinity costs approx half a million pounds to run annually, the majority of which relies heavily on donations and grants The centre also provides a safe environment where visitors can develop life skills. Several service users who have taken an interest in cooking have gone on to complete NVQ’s at the centre. In 2010 several of the service users grew flowers at the centre for the Eden Projects ‘Places of Change’ gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show. This gave them the opportunity to gain a qualification and build on their CV.

Contraception and Sexual Health (CASH) Office May Place & The Camrose Centre (Homelessness) Healthy Eating Projects

Healthy Eating Projects The MEND Study Cook & Eat Project Cooking Up a Storm Fit As A Fiddle Community Fit Club Octopus SureStart Workshop Sessions Football For Fun

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