Basingstoke and Deane Project Week 1

Demographics Population estimate (2010) - 165,800 Population predicted to rise by 3.3% between % of the Basingstoke and Deane population live in rural areas Ethnicity % white British, 1.1% white Irish, 3.3% white other, Young population, large proportion of working age

Healthy Eating

Major joint initiative for healthy eating/lifestyle in Basingstoke A Shared Plan to Improve Health and Wellbeing in Basingstoke and Deane : Aims to: – Reduce obesity – Keep older people independent – Increase physical activity and promote wellbeing

Healthy Eating Projects Basingstoke Healthy start road shows Change4life 5aDAY The Cook Eat Programme Nutrition courses at BCOT MEND Programme Walk for life

The Cook and Eat Programme: Hampshire School Meals provider developed program in partnership with Hampshire Primary Care Trust and Borough Councils. Aims – reduce obesity in children – promote the health and wellbeing of school children within Hampshire using school meal recipes. The programme consists of six weekly sessions for children and their parents. – practical cooking skills – healthy eating tips – food hygiene and safety – how to budget and reduce food bills – how to create menus for the family.

Children and Youth

Children and Youth in Basingstoke 40,000 children and young people in area, 26% of population 14,000 youth, 9% Basingstoke and Deane Health Profile 2010 identified need to target – Teen pregnancy – Child obesity

Child and Youth Services Sure start Home start First Steps Toddler Groups Parent voice Basingstoke Young Carers Peace of Mind Care Basingstoke Pregnancy Crisis Centre Connexions Relate

Sexual Health

Hampshire County Council – target to reduce the teenage conception rate by 45% to 19.8 per 1000 young women aged in 2010 – Since 1998 Hampshire’s conception rate has declined by 5.4% compared to the national reduction of 13.9%

Sexual Health Services Basingstoke & North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust provides walk-in and appointment-only services, including STI and HIV/AIDS screening, GU medicine and psychosexual counselling Most local GP surgeries and pharmacies provide Chlamydia testing kits, primarily aimed at the age range Basingstoke Rape and Sexual Abuse Crisis Centre is a registered charity run by volunteers, which provides confidential support for individuals who may be reluctant to seek advice directly from health care services or the police. Services such as Freedom Youth and Get Real provide support, practical advice and local social events for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or transgender under 26 year olds in Basingstoke.

Sexual Health messages aimed at adults in their 40s, 50s and 60s Posters and leaflets, such as these from Hampshire Community Healthcare Trust, can be found in locations such as public libraries and GP surgeries in Basingstoke, in response to the rise in STIs among older age groups.

Smoking

Approximately 21% of the population of Basingstoke smoke, close to the national average 180 smoking related deaths a year, (annual average for England 206 ) Source: APHO and Department of Health. © Crown Copyright 2010

Read the signs leaflet –For parents to spot signs of smoking, drug and alcohol use –produced by Basingstoke and Deane council NHS Quit4life –advice and support, webpages, money saving calculator, local events –Nicotine replacement products, Prescription requests for drugs to prevent smoking NHS Toolkit A toolkit for teachers, targeted at young people, Pharmacy services Stop Smoking Services

Drugs and Alcohol

Drugs and Alcohol -Adults Strong AA support network in Basingstoke New NA groups Phoenix Futures – Drug service, open access, referal to treatment programs Fairfield House – Community drug service for opiate dependant adults Rooksdown House – Detox, 6 week day program

Drugs and Alcohol -Adults Hants partnership Trust Pilot Project – Alcohol liaison nurses A&E – Offer referrals – Specialist advice, support nurses – Ongoing support for patients

Drugs and Alcohol - Youth Catch 22 24/7 – Works with young people under 19 – team of specialist support workers, social-work qualified workers, parent and family workers. – Provides service within community and Hampshire Youth Offending Service

Disability and Health Campaign launched Feb 2011 by local MP to make Basingstoke a better place for disabled people. Other initiatives set up by Council – Disability Awareness Day – Access for All – Safe Places Pilot – Changes Places Toilet

Disability and Health

Key providers are charities, Scope and See Ability. The North Hampshire Hospital offers – dedicated stroke unit offering outpatient and ongoing rehabilitation – drop in clinics (Sight Loss once weekly and twice weekly clinic run by the Adult Care Services Manager).

Disability and Health Good level of service for mental health, substance misuse, learning disabilities Focus is on improving accessibility for physically disabled people rather than improving health Little provision of Day Centres or targeted health services for physically disabled in area

Homelessness and Health

Homelessness in Basingstoke Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have 5,500 applicants on the Housing Needs Register and only 400 properties becoming available every year. To date this year, the local council have had 759 applicants who ‘had reason to think they were homeless or threatened with homelessness’. 

Homelessness and health Homeless people are less likely to access primary care More likely to be admitted to hospital as an emergency Enter the healthcare system when their condition has deteriorated meaning longer in hospital. Homeless population were more likely to access mental health and substance dependence services. (DOH 2010) Research conducted by Homeless Link found homeless less likely to access GP services

Homeless Services available May Place House – Funded by Hampshire County Council offers accommodation and support in life skills Stonham – Backed by Basingstoke and Deane – provides homeless young people aged supported lodging and a support plan e.g. budgeting, learning to cook.

The Camrose Centre – Charity drop-in centre for 4 hours 2 days per week – Services offered include advice and information, laundry and bathing facilities, clothing, free breakfast and lunch, medical facilities, ear acupuncture Basingstoke First Point – Funded by Hampshire County Council – Provide assistance with finding suitable accommodation accessing community services, education, training healthcare, daily living skills, and mental health.