Lot 2 - Sexual Health Services (Level 01)

This Primary Care Agreement (PCA) aims to

• To increase detection rates for STI, in particular Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea (CnG)
• To increase the uptake of the C-card condom distribution scheme amongst young people aged 13-25 and increase condom use.

The objectives of this community pharmacy PCA are

• To sign post the availability of other services thereby increasing numbers of women accessing regular sexual health and family planning services.
• To increase the awareness of the connection between unprotected sex and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and to decrease the incidence of STIs.
• To increase screening rates for STIs, in particular Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea in sexually active young people aged 13-25 years of age the (eligibility criteria may evolve over the life of the — contract).
• To increase the uptake of the C-Card condom distribution scheme among young people aged 13-25 years of age and increase condom use.
• To increase partnership working and improve communication between pharmacists and other professionals working with young people.
• Increase the number of patients receiving a range of sexual health services.
• Enhance the care provided to patients in primary care and to allow for a faster response to client needs, without the need to wait to see a doctor.
• Improve the skill and expertise of primary care staff in delivering sexual health interventions including recognising when a young person may need support or protection.
• Improve liaison between primary and secondary care.
• To provide services that meets the Department of Health You're Welcome criteria for young people friendly services.
• To identify vulnerable young people and refer them for support (e.g. for support in school, to universal services, Children's Triage).