Write a Proposal to request funding for the implementation of a community-based sexual health educational project in the borough of Croydon to support girls and young women between 15-24 to gain awareness and knowledge of the most effective emergency contraception method.

Proposal to request funding for the implementation of a community-based sexual health educational project in the

borough of Croydon to support girls and young women between 15-24 to gain awareness and knowledge of the most

effective emergency contraception method.

• Support self-care interventions by promoting awareness of the most effective emergency contraception methods and

efficacy by using verbal, written and digital information.

• Focus on primary prevention by implementing a co-ordinated approach across primary care and community, thus,

improving integrated service responses

• Work alongside young people to develop their sense of empowerment and responsibility in relation to sexual health

allowing them to make sensible decisions.

• Deliver structured and accessible services aiming to reduce healthcare inequalities.

This business case aims to support awareness of the most effective emergency contraception by creating a communitybased

group to deliver planned education to girls and young women aged between 15-24.

Croydon has the highest population in London, accounting for an estimated number of 44,400 people aged between 15-24

which 55% are from black and minority ethnic group. It also shows that repeated abortions amongst under 25 years old is

also (36.5%) higher than London. Current statistics also underlines that in Croydon, teenage pregnancies are mostly

frequent in female subjects under 18 years (32.5 per 1,000); in comparison to London with the rate of (21.8 per 1,000) and

England presenting rates of (24.3 per 1,000) (Healthwatch, 2017).

• The proposal aims at requesting £14,000,00 to fund the implementation of the project for the period of a year.

• The budget will cover the recruitment of sexual health specialist nurses, pharmacists, venues, and to also cover

expenses related to advertisement.

• The project will be able to accommodate 15 service users, once a week on Saturdays for 1 hour for 12 months.

• Support and promote integration between primary care and community hubs to advance quality care as well as

support sexual health interventions and services.

• The project will be delivered face-to-face to enhance communication and interactivity with young service users

• Promote preventive interventions aiming to decrease the number of pregnancies and abortions amongst teenage girls

and women aged 15-24