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Free Condoms Service

This service offers free condoms to prevent HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and unintended pregnancies. It aims to increase availability, remove barriers, and normalize condom access for all. Key objectives include reducing blood-borne virus and STIs, addressing health inequalities, and promoting safe sexual relationships. Target groups range from young adults to vulnerable populations, with specific focus on HIV-affected individuals and marginalized communities. The service caters to various distribution methods and ensures confidential transactions. Risk assessment protocols are in place for under-16s, emphasizing child protection and safe sex education. Professionals can access training, resources, and condom ordering details through the website. For inquiries or orders, contact the Free Condoms team via email or phone.

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Free Condoms Service

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  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 (2015-2010) • 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 Sexually active young people Vulnerable groups Steve Retson Project FE/HE Training providers Brownlee Centre Range of agencies Youth services African Health Project

  6. Condom Packs

  7. 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.

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

  9. 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

  10. Assessing the risks…stage 1 • Check the age of the young person - 12 or under - 13-15 - 16 and over

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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 www.sandyford.org) Supply a condom pack. Child protection concerns Child protection referral – information and contact telephone numbers are on NHSGGC Child Protection Unit website http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/about-us/professional-support-sites/child-protection-unit/

  14. Marketing - Advertising - Web Site

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

  16. Ordering and Supply • Phone 0141 211 3994 0r 0141 211 3993 • Electronically via website www.freecondomsglasgowandclyde.org ‘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

  17. Contact DetailsEmail: freecondoms@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Hazel-Ann McWhirter Senior Health Improvement Officer Tel: 0141 211 3993 Email: Hazel-Ann.McWhirter@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Alison Crossan Senior Business Support Assistant Tel: 0141 211 3994 Email: alison.crossan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk www.freecondomsglasgowandclyde.org www.sandyford.org www.steveretsonproject.org.uk Health Improvement Team - Sexual Health NHS Greater Glasgow And Clyde West House Gartnavel Royal Hospital 1055 Great Western Road G12 0XH

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