Strengthening the public voice in shaping sexual and reproductive

health services - Changing relationships

Prof Nicola Robinson and Dr Ava Lorenc,London South Bank University

Project overview

Commissioned by London Sexual Health Programme

1.Research project2.Working group3.Toolkit4.Event5.Follow up events/network

Research projectAims:•Review current policy, guidelines and practice on patient and public engagement (PPE) in SRHH•Identify best practice examples •Identify gaps in existing guidance Methods: •Documentary analysis/literature review(n=59)•Survey (n=72)•In-depth interviews (n= 25)

Report: www.londonsexualhealth.org/patient-public-engagement

Research project

Key themes:1.Organisational commitment to PPE 2.Motivating patients/public3.Using public awareness/education campaigns to engage patients4.Changing NHS philosophy5.Informing patients/public 6.Overcoming the barrier of stigma.7.Working with voluntary sector organisations.

Research Project

Gaps:Engaging certain population groupsSpecifically targeting non service users Sexual/reproductive health (not HIV)Structured PPE/organisational commitmentTraining for patients/staffDedicated staff/time/moneyMeasuring impact Knowledge amongst NHS staffUniversal standards for PPE

Working group

To take the findings/recommendations from the report and make them real influence planning, development, delivery, evaluation and improvement of services disseminate recommendations

Alyson Elliman; Amatullah Hashi; Bernard Forbes; Bernard Kelly; Bryan Teixeira; Catherine Murphy; Christopher Sandford; Elizabeth Shaw; Gary Alessio; Heather McMullen; Hong Tan; Johnny Coleman; Karen Beechey; Kevin Miles; Magnus Nelson; Nicky Davies; Paul Clift; Peter Twist; Rachel Challenor and Vikki Pearce

Toolkit

www.londonsexualhealth.org/ppe-toolbox

Learning aims of todayAfter attending this event, participants will be able to:•Understand the importance of PPE in SRHH in this time of change•Be aware of the barriers and challenges in this area and how to overcome them•Feel more confident to approach their service/organisation and advocate PPE to them•Appreciate the importance of having a PPE action plan and auditing progress •Use appropriate tools to conduct PPE relevant to their service•Know how to access our online resource and toolkit to provide support and resources for doing PPE in SRHH

TodayMarketplace (11.50 to 13.30pm)

Examples of PPEReproductive health, sexual health, HIV8 x 10min slots Prize

Lunch & networking (13.30 to 14.30)

‘Doing it’ discussion forum & closing (14.30 to 16.00)How to use the toolkitExpert panel Q&A

EvaluationSnap Survey online questionnaire

The future

• Follow up survey • Need to ensure sustainability• Training• Events based on:– Action plan– Auditing– Progress

• Suggestions?

Thank you to all the participants, working group and to:

Gilead SciencesSnap Surveys

ViiV Healthcare

Prof Nicola RobinsonDr Ava Lorenc

e-mail: avalorenc@hotmail.com

Many thanks to LSHP for funding the initial project