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Free Condoms Service …

Aiming to provide free condoms to prevent HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and unintended pregnancies. Available to vulnerable groups and accessible through pharmacies, clinics, and online.

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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. Target Groups

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Condom Packs

  6. Ordering and Supply • Phone 0141 211 3994 0r 0141 211 3993 • Electronically via website www.freecondomsglasgowandclyde.org ‘Contact Us’ • Order any combination of bags • Please order minimum of 90 bags • Free Condoms team place order with Pasante • Free Condoms team keep a record of all orders • Pasante delivers products to you via courier

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

  8. 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.

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

  10. 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

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

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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/

  15. Marketing - Advertising - Web Site

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

  17. Contact Details Annie Ruddy Free Condoms Manager/Senior Health Improvement Officer (sexual health) Tel: 0141 211 3993 Email: annie.ruddy@ggc.scot.nhs.uk Alison Crossan Free Condoms Administrator 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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