LOTHIAN SEXUAL HEALTH SNAPSHOT

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1 LOTHIAN SEXUAL HEALTH SNAPSHOT NHS Healthy Respect Lothian & Partners Edition 34, February 2013 ======================================= CELEBRATING SUCCESS Wellbeing In Sexual Health & HIV (WISHH) Awards Nominations are open The WISHH awards aim to promote and celebrate the success of sexual health and HIV projects and initiatives around the country. WISHH awards are open to anyone in the East of Scotland who works in a health board, local authority or the voluntary sector. There are two awards available for projects and initiatives that link to any of the outcomes in the Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework. Nominations can be specifically focused on sexual health improvement or projects delivered as part of a wider service. The awards this year will be presented at the East of Scotland regional event on 18 th March. To nominate a project, service or organisation, please Catriona.young1@nhs.net to request a nomination form. Closing date: Wednesday 6 th March NEWS SUMMARY LGBT History Month LGBT History Month takes place in Scotland every February. It is an opportunity to celebrate LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) lives and culture by exploring our own and others histories in an LGBT context. LGBT History Month is for everyone; individuals, community groups, organisations, service providers, LGBT and non-lgbt people. LGBT History Month Scotland is a project delivered by LGBT Youth Scotland. To find out more about the work that LGBT Youth Scotland does to support young LGBT people, visit Informal Consultation Young People and accessing sexual health services Healthy Respect is seeking the views of young people on why they do or don t access sexual health services. We are particularly interested in the views of young people who are less likely to attend a service, and who may be more vulnerable to poor sexual health outcomes. If you are working with young people who you think fall into this category, and would be willing to support them to complete a short questionnaire, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Lesley.x.walker@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk for more information. Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation 2012 published The Chief Statistician has published the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation The Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) is the Scottish Government's official tool for identifying those places in Scotland suffering from deprivation. It incorporates several different aspects of deprivation, combining them into a single index. Changes to Healthy Respect Networks Healthy Respect is making some changes to its networks. We are bringing together the Targeted Sex and Relationships Support (TSRS) and Services networks into one new network named Healthy Respect Practitioners Network. This new network is for practitioners working with young people and has a focus on sexual health and wellbeing. The network aims to support staff working directly or indirectly with young people by raising awareness of good practice, new resources, training opportunities, research findings and child protection and basic clinical updates. We hope members will benefit from being part of a wider network and find improved opportunities for partnership working.

2 Healthy Respect now facilitates 3 Lothian-wide networks: Partners Network: This network is for service providers and managers working within the sexual health and wellbeing field. There is an annual event in December each year. Practitioners Network: This network is for practitioners working with young people and has a focus on sexual health and wellbeing. There are network events twice a year. These are offered both for West Lothian practitioners and for those working in Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian. Learning Disabilities Network: This network is for individuals and organisations working with young people with learning disabilities, with a focus on to sexual health-related topics. Members are encouraged to showcase and share their work at these network events. As a member of any of the Healthy Respect networks you will receive a quarterly e-newsletter from Healthy Respect and an invitation to network events. Additionally you will receive a copy of Network News relevant to your network, which is distributed electronically after network events. We will be writing to members of the previous networks shortly with more details. In the meantime existing members do not need to take any action membership of the new Practitioners Network will be automatic for those already in the TSRS and Services networks. The next Practitioners Network event will take place in April If you are interested in joining any Healthy Respect network, please contact Leanne Rockingham at leanne.rockingham@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk FOCUS ON INFORMATION New NSPCC Campaign Don t wait until you re certain A new campaign to increase awareness of a helpline for people who are concerned about a child but don t know where to turn for help was launched in January. In 2011, 1,475 people across Scotland contacted the NSPCC worried about a child. Of these 46 percent were responded to with advice, support, and signposting, 54 percent resulted in a referral to social work services or the police. Visit or to order leaflets, wallet cards or posters contact NSPCC Publications on or publications@nspcc.org.uk Additionally, the NSPCC has launched a series of shot animated films dealing with the subject of sexual exploitation. The films, which are designed to be used with young people who have been sexually exploited or who are vulnerable to this form of abuse, look at a number of different issues related to exploitation and offer starting points for discussion. Visit for more information. New translations for Chlamydia and Vaginal Health leaflets The NHS Health Scotland publications on Chlamydia and Vaginal Health in Romanian are available from the Health Scotland website for download. Please visit to download these resources. Healthy Respect Website Development A new Training and Development portal is now available on the Healthy Respect Website for professionals. This resource has been developed to support the Healthy Respect Network by listing current sexual health and wellbeing training opportunities across Lothian (with a focus on young people). We hope that this will be a useful point of information for all professionals working in the sexual health field and we encourage you to send details of courses to help promote your training activities. If you would like to add details of any training courses to the website, please send them directly to Leanne Rockingham at leanne.rockingham@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

3 Sexting - Information for young people Our colleagues at The Corner recently created a useful magazine targeted at young people to explain in simple terms the risks around sexting. Visit and follow the links to the CEOP video 'Exposed' and the 'Magazine' on the subject. There are also links to useful websites related to this subject. Primary Care Clinical guidance on the detection and management of Sexually Transmitted Infection for use in primary care in Lothian has been produced locally by sexual health and laboratory staff in collaboration with GPs. It will be sent to all Lothian GP practices this month both as a handy ready reckoner for use in the surgery and as a PDF on line. It also contains key advice about referral and contact details for Lothian Sexual and Reproductive Health Services. The aim is to equip GPs and practice nurses with the information they need to manage patients requests for STI testing and to recognise and manage common symptoms associated with infection.. GPs have been widely consulted throughout Lothian and welcome this resource as an adjunct to ongoing support and clear referral pathways to specialist services. This resource supports a forthcoming public awareness campaign, which aims to highlight that GPs provide contraception and sexual health testing and treatment. FOCUS ON SERVICES New clinic at The Craigmillar Recovery Hub A new Long acting reversible contraception (LARC) clinic for people aged 16 years and over with problems associated with drugs/and or alcohol, is available every Tuesday from 1.30 to 3.30pm. The clinic will run on a trial basis for six months and aims to help women address their contraception needs and be tested and/or treated for STIs. Patients or professionals referring into the service can call for an appointment or can drop-in at The Craigmillar Recovery Hub, 2, Craigmillar Castle Road, Edinburgh, EH16 4BX. West Lothian Youth Action Project (WLYAP) New Premises WLYAP has recently moved premises and are now based at: Craigsfarm, Maree Walk, Craigshill,Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 5BP. You can contact the team on or for the streetwork team, who offer a mobile c:card, chlamydia kit and sexual health advice service. The c:card plus service can be accessed from the project base on Thursdays from 4-6pm and Fridays from 2-8pm. Please call the streetwork team if you require the mobile service to come to your area. Adolescent Substance Use Service (ASUS) ASUS is the is the adolescent substance use service offered by NHS Lothian, offering treatment and support to young people living in Edinburgh or East Lothian. The service accepts referrals for any young person (up to the young person s 19 th birthday) experiencing difficulties related to their substance use (drugs, alcohol and/or volatile substance use). Referrals can be made by a professional, family member or the young person themselves by calling or ing ASUS@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. Chalmers Sexual Health Centre Tel: How to access: A walk in service is open to all clients from am, Monday-Friday or telephone above number for appointments. There are young people's appointments available on Monday and Fridays each week. Monday booked advanced appointments between pm and 5-7pm (these slots will provide an appointment normally in three weeks time). Monday quick access appointments between pm and 5-7pm (these are released on the Friday before) can be booked by phone. Additionally, there is Friday walk-in service between pm (for those 18 and under) which has a particular focus on vulnerable young people. If you feel that a young person you are working with would benefit from a session at this clinic, please

4 let them know about this service or contact: or for more information. FOCUS ON RESEARCH Provision of HIV Prevention to Young Gay and Bisexual Men Report LGBT Youth Scotland and NHS Lothian have recently published a report on the above named project. The report summarises views and experiences of young gay and bisexual men in relation to sexual health, HIV, services and information. The report also makes a number of recommendations for improving access to services and information. Additionally, there is a poster for display in services which highlights the findings from the report. For a copy of this poster or for more information, please contact sarah.rowlinson@lgbtyouth.org.uk Childline Report Saying the unsayable What's affecting children in 2012? Childline has recently published a report on what is affecting children in This is an interesting snapshot of why young people are contacting Childline, including abuse, problems within family relationships, bullying, self harm and a worrying increase year on year of calls re suicidal thoughts. Read the report here childline-report/saying-the-unsayable-pdf_wdf93130.pdf In My Shoes - An action research project Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project (MECOPP) are currently running a research project which seeks to understand how it feels, from a young person s (25 years and under) perspective, to be affected by mental health issues and or substance misuse issues within the family, and to learn about the processes young people themselves identify as helpful. For more information, please contact Senior Youth Development Worker Martin Lahiffe, Mobile: or martin@mecopp.org.uk The Knowledge Services Bulletin This e-bulletin has details current research in the Sexual Health and wellbeing field. Of particular interest in the latest edition: L. Blank, S. K. Baxter, N. Payne, et al. Systematic review and narrative synthesis of the effectiveness of contraceptive service interventions for young people, delivered in health care settings. Health Education Research Vol. 27, No. 6, 2012, p Abstract: D. Kneale, A. Fletcher, R. Wiggins, et al. Distribution and determinants of risk of teenage motherhood in three British longitudinal studies: implications for targeted prevention interventions. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health Vol. 67, No. 1, 2013, p Abstract: M. Kang, A. Rochford, R. Skinner, et al. Facilitating chlamydia testing among young people: a randomised controlled trial in cyberspace.sexually Transmitted Infections Vol. 88, No. 8, 1012, p Abstract: Research with young people using digital media Young Digital, a website about using digital research with children and young people, is now live at Young Digital has advice, guidance, case studies, audio, videos and slideshows about how digital media can be used in research. Young Digital was produced by researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow with funding from the ESRC Digital Social Research Demonstrator programme.

5 HIV and AIDS infection trends A report by the Health Protection Agency on infection trends among gay and bisexual men in 2011 and the Quarterly infection report, are now available. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES c:card Training Dates 2013 To book onto any of the following training dates, please contact angela.ferguson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk c:card plus (under 16s) Wednesday 10th April Tuesday 14th May Wednesday 26th June Tuesday 10th September Wednesday 30th October Monday 9th December c:card direct Friday 12th April Wednesday 15th May Tuesday 25th of June Thursday 12th September Tuesday 29th October Wednesday 11th December Sexual Health & Relationships Education (SHARE) Training Opportunities For: This 2-day course is recommended for all professionals (workers or volunteers) from all sectors who work closely with young people in any setting. It is anticipated that all participants will deliver SHARE sessions with young people in schools, education units, or educational youth work settings. Materials may be adapted for 1:1 or small group education sessions. Dates: 13 th & 14 th March 2013 Venue: Hays Business Centre Time: 9am-4.30pm Contact: Please book on this course via and select the children and young people category. If you do not have access to the internet please call Health Promotion Service Cost: Free SHARE Special (Sexual Health and Relationship Education for young people with learning disabilities) For: To familiarise educators with the SHARE programme and the range of active learning methods for delivering SHARE to young people and adapting the materials for those with learning disabilities. For all professionals working with young people with learning disabilities, including special school teachers and others working outside of a school setting. Contact: If you are interested in this training please contact Lesley Walker on or Lesley.x.walker@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Are you Ready for Sex Training This new 1 day programme provides workers with a variety of methods and activities to facilitate discussion and exploration of issues with young people. It encourages young people to think about delaying sexual activity and can contribute towards behaviour change. For: Anyone who works with young people and has some experience in sexual health work and child protection. The training and manual has been designed to be used with young people in informal youth settings however use is not restricted to these settings. Dates: Please contact Caroline Fraser for details of future training events on caroline@healthopportunites.org.uk or Cost: 130 (which includes a copy of the resource). A limited number of places are free for workers who are members of the Healthy Respect network.

6 LG and B Young People Supporting young people through the coming out process Exploring a psychological model of coming out, participants will consider the implications of this model for the young people they work with and help identify helping strategies to support young people who identify as LG or B. For: Staff from all agencies that work with young people in Edinburgh Dates: 20 th June 2013 at pm Cost: Free Contact: Principal Officer Sexual Health, City of Edinburgh Council or candf.cpd@edinburgh.gov.uk Motivational Interviewing, HIV and Sexual Health Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence based approach that involves using specific strategies to try to see the world through the eyes of service users and help them to make a positive lifestyle change. New MI 2013 training dates are now available. For details please visit WIDER ISSUE TRAININGCOURSES/EVENTS/CONFERENCES Alcohol Brief Intervention e-learning training module An e-learning module which introduces motivational approaches which can enable you to discuss alcohol consumption confidently is now available. The course takes around 30 minutes, is straightforward and informative. On completion of the course there are further opportunities for ABI training and developing your skills. For more information contact: eleanor.mcwhirter@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Harm Reduction Team Training Introduction to Drugs Monday 25 th February or 22 nd April 9.30am 1pm Simpson House, 52 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3NS This session is for individuals who are new to the drugs field. The focus is on recreational drug use so anyone who works with young people will benefit. ssc.trainer@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk for more information. East of Scotland WISHH regional event - Local responses to the Sexual Health and Blood Bourne Virus (BBV) Framework: Highlighting local practice Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh - Monday 18 March 2013 Aimed at those working in Borders, Lothian and Fife, this event will showcase local practice around current work, including long term needs of sexual health and BBV needs in older people, under age sexual activity, condom protocols, engaging with, and delivery to, hard to reach groups and vulnerable people. If you wish to attend this event, please contact Catriona.young1@nhs.net Health Bites Seminar How to prevent the offline consequences of online behaviours Tuesday 19 th March pm Loanhead Miners Club, The Loan, Loanhead, EH20 9AQ The programme for this seminar includes a brief overview of internet safety, safe use of social media and useful resources when working with young people and an introduction to the forthcoming New Media Education Project for people with learning disabilities. Visit to book a place or call Alison Allison on Awareness-raising sessions from ASH Scotland for people living with BBVs ASH Scotland is offering free tobacco awareness-raising sessions to any community or voluntary

7 organisation to look at the issue of tobacco use and its impact on service users. For people living with HIV (and other blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis), smoking or using tobacco can compromise the immune system even further and lead to complications in treatment. ASH Scotland s one-hour awareness-raising sessions can explore what the implications are, identify the health benefits of quitting and help identify ways in which organisations can raise these issues with service users. More information is available on the ASH Scotland website, or you can contact ASH Scotland directly via enquiries@ashscotland.org.uk or on East and Midlothian Inter-Agency Child Protection Training Level 2 Risk Assessment and Planning Tuesday 19 th March & Wednesday 9 th October pm McSence Business Park, 32 Sycamore Road, Mayfield, EH22 5TA This workshop is intended for staff, practitioners and managers from all agencies who are in regular contact or carry out direct work with children or young people and / or their parents or carers and who have an organisational duty to learn more about Child Protection. Participants must have undertaken previous Child Protection Training (e.g. Level 1 Awareness Raising and Response) and Level 1 GIRFEC Training. Participants must have experienced or are routinely expected to attend a Child Protection Case Conference in their professional capacity. Contact Lynsey McAfee, or lynsey.mcafee@midlothian.gov.uk NHS Health Promotion Training Opportunities The Health Promotion Service offers a wide range of training courses. Please visit for more information and to book onto the free courses. Training courses connected to young people s health include Young People and Tobacco and Boys and Young men self esteem, confidence and emotional wellbeing. Children in Scotland (CIS) Training Opportunities Children in Scotland offer a range of interesting cross sectoral resilience and wellbeing training. Courses include Cognitive Exercises with Challenging Young People and Mental Health and Wellbeing in Children and Young People. Please visit for more details. Training by Edinburgh Women s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre For further information please visit: or leigh.matthews@ewrasac.org.uk. OTHER WEBSITES WITH TRAINING LINKS WISH Online Bulletin Keeping you updated on national sexual health information, courses and research: Find the latest online newsletter here PINS e-news The monthly e-news for Pupil Inclusion Network Scotland: supporting the voluntary sector s work for Learners who are vulnerable or excluded. To subscribe E: Info@Pinscotland.org or go to FPA For more information on FPAs new training courses and 2012 resources, visit or call If you know of others who may wish to receive this e-newsletter, would like to be removed from the mailing list or wish to provide feedback on its content please leanne.rockingham@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk