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

2. 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

3. 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!!

4. 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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

9. 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

10. Any Questions…?