Decision details

The Youth Service is proposing to put a Medi-Vend machine into Peasedown Youth Hub.  Peasedown is a large village situated 7 miles outside Bath it is rurally isolated although served by public transport.  Although we currently provide sexual health work via the staff based at Peasedown this service would provide a quicker access for young people providing them with an opportunity to access sexual health advice and where appropriate free contraception links to the C-Card scheme which provides the platform in which to do this work.

(1) To AGREE that Medi-Vend machine will increase the range and quality of sexual health services available to young people and it will enhance delivery and the service provided by Youth Workers, in an area of greatest need;

(2) To AGREE that it will help to protect young people from sexuality transmitted diseases, reduce teenage pregnancy as well as providing information about drugs.

(3) To AGREE that further Medi-Vend machines may be installed around the local authority in locations where there is a need, in agreement with senior Children’s Service and Youth Service staff.

(4) To RATIFY the existing installation of a Medi-Vend machine at Southside Youth Centre.

The medi-vend is a tool for enabling young people to access safe confidential sexual health services, offering good quality information and advice this will lead to the improvement of good sexual health for young people, reduction in teenage pregnancy and abortion rates. The medi-vend adds to the services already provided at Peasedown and is complimentary to the delivery program.

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