1. 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

2. Policy Drivers
Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Framework Update ( )
Outcome 1. Fewer newly acquired blood borne virus and sexually transmitted infections; fewer unintended pregnancies.
Outcome 2. A reduction in the health inequalities gap in sexual health and blood borne viruses.
Outcome 4. Sexual relationships are free from coercion and harm.
Teenage Pregnancy and Young Parents Strategy (2016 – 2026)
Standards for Sexual Health Services 1 & 5
Standards for HIV Services 1 3

3. Target Groups

4. How it works…
Open access distribution – access to everyone e.g. pharmacies
Limited access distribution – access may be limited to organisation or institution e.g. colleges/universities, GP surgeries
Private – Condoms/lubricant provided to specific populations e.g. organisations working with men and women involved in prostitution (not published on the website).
For service users – No personal details
For distributors – Easy to administer
Simple transaction for all

5. Pharmacy Sandyford Sites Community Groups Primary Care
Young
adults
People living
with HIV
African
communities
Men who
have
sex with
men
Vulnerable
groups
Sexually
active
young
people
Steve
Retson
Project
FE/HE
Training
providers
Brownlee
Centre
African
Health
Project
Range
of agencies
Youth
services

6. Condom Packs

8. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
STN
Naturelle
STANDARD SIZED CONDOMS
NATURAL FITTING SHAPE 12

9. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
HALO
Halo
OUR STANDARD NATURAL FITTING CONDOM IN A STYLISH ROUND FOIL WITH MIXED DESIGNS 12

10. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
LAT
Sensiva
Latex & Allergy Free 12

11. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
FEMALE CONDOM
Female Condom
Non Latex Female Condom (often referred to as Femidom) 12

12. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
LAR
King Size
Wider and Longer Fitting Condom 12

13. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
TRI
Trim
Shorter and Narrower Fitting Condom 12

14. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
VAR
Variety Bag
Variety of sizes for new users to check size & fit
4 Naturelle, 4 Trim & 4 King Size

15. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
BLK
Black Velvet
Black coloured condom, slightly larger for greater comfort
12 Loose

16. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
LUB1
Light Lube
Clear water based formula for gentle lubrication
12 x 10ml Sachets

17. BAG STICKER COLOUR & CODE QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
PRODUCT NAME
DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY IN BAG (with 1 leaflet)
LUB2
TLC Lube
Opaque water & silicone formula for moisturising lubrication
12 x 10ml Sachets

18. Under 16s Free Condoms are available to 13 – 15 year olds.
All interactions with 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 year olds.

19. Assessing the risks… Think about: The age of the young person
Particular vulnerabilities
Relevant legislation and policies

20. sexual health services
Stage 1
Check age of service user
16+
Can access condoms
no further action
required
13-15yrs
12 yrs or
under
Automatic child
protection
referral
Yes No
Offer opportunity to discuss
sexual health/safe sex using
the Delay messages.
Supply U16s condom pack.
Stage 3
Further assessment,
using guidance
questions and prompts
Child protection
concerns
Other concerns
but not child
No concerns
referral to
Social Services via
local agency
procedures
Stage 2
Check if young person is
currently sexually active
or planning to have sex soon
Refer to Sandyford
sexual health services

21. Assessing the risks…stage 1
Check the age of the young person
- 12 or under
- 16 and over

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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 (see
Supply a condom pack.
Child protection concerns
Child protection referral – information and contact telephone numbers are on
NHSGGC Child Protection Unit website

25. Marketing
- Advertising
- Web Site

26. Training On site training for staff Electronic Handbook of Information
Professionals section on web-site
On-line training presentation

27. Ordering and Supply Phone 0141 211 3994 0r 0141 211 3993
Electronically via website ‘Contact Us’
Order any combination of bags
Free Condoms team place order with Pasante
Free Condoms team keep a record of all orders
Pasante delivers products to you via courier

28. Contact Details
Annie Ruddy
Senior Health Improvement Officer
Tel:
Alison Crossan
Free Condoms Administrator
Tel:
Health Improvement Team - Sexual Health
NHS Greater Glasgow And Clyde
West House
Gartnavel Royal Hospital
1055 Great Western Road
G12 0XH