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The above conference recently held at the Samsung Centre, Wynyard was attended by myself to present a poster demonstrating the findings of a recent audit undertaken by the Health Advisers in Middlesbrough General Hospital.
The conference "Shaping the future:Pacing the change" was an exteremely informative event. The topics presented included the Modernisation Agenda, Shared Governance, Effective Leadership, and Multi-agency collaboration. In addition to this, lecturers from the School of Health discussed some of the preliminary findings from their ongoing three year research study into sex education across a selection of schools within the region, which has so far proved very interesting.
Once again it was a valuable opportunity to network, and with the help of the poster, further awareness was created of the GUM Departments activities.
Ellen Mulholland
Sexual Health Adviser
Middlesbrough General Hospital
Genitourinary medicine Health Adviser at Practice Nurse Forum
Louis Sewell and Chris Watson |
Guest Lecture and book launch at Ogun State University Teaching Hospital
Sagamu, Nigeria
Under the auspices of the centre for research in reproductive health and the
department of obstetric and gynaecology. Dr A Opaneye was invited to give a
lecture. The event took place on the 18th of October 2000 at the Adebola
Adegunwa audio visual centre, Sagamu, under the chairmanship of Professor
Ejiwunmi, the provost of the medical college. The title of the lecture was
"Sexually transmitted diseases: a silent epidemic of severe consequences in
developing countries". The lecture was well attended by students and staff
of the teaching hospital. Other guests included the deputy governor of Ogun
State Alhaji Gbenga Kaka; the chairman of Sagamu Local government, Prince Yahaya
Olodeoku and the registrar of the Nigeria Postgraduate Medical Collage,
Professor Bode Bojuwoye. A book "Genitourinary Medicine in Modern Medical
Practice" written by the lecturer was also launched.
A cocktail reception followed the lecture.
Dr AA Opaneye
The following list of local resources was developed by Dr Ian Wilkinson, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Roseberry Centre, St Luke`s Hospital, Middlesbrough.
A full list of resources is available from the author or Dr Emma Henderson, Clinical Psychologist, Family Unit, Middlesbrough General Hospital, Ayresome Green Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 5AZ.
Child protection
"Protecting children: training packs for front-line carers". Michelle Elliott HMSO publications, Tel 0171 873 0011.
Sexual abuse
"Parents survival guide to child sexual abuse". Audiotape and booklet for parents. Tel:01926 334111.
Sexuality
Family Planning Association UK- contraceptive education service helpline 0171 8374044
Brook Advisory Centres - to find nearest clinic for young people 0171 713 9000
Youth Access - for your nearest counselling service 0171 772 9900
Sexwise - freephone for advice about sex or personal relationships 0800 282930
Lesbian and gay switchboard - information and advice 0171 837 7324
Mesmac - service and support for young gay and bisexual men 01642 804400
Sexual abuse
For children - see also Childcall (24 hr helpline) 0800 77 44 66 or Childline (24 hr helpline) 0800 11 11 11
Bridgeway Project (Counselling for sexually abused children) 01642 300 774
Allendale Road, Middlesbrough. TS7 9LF.
Also provide services for sexual offenders.
Accessed through/referrals by social services
Sexual identity
Parents Friend (for parents with gay children) 0113 267 4627
Teesside Friend (for young people themselves) 01642 248 888
Dr D Beere - Southbank Health Shop 01642 465 044
Psychosexual counselling (14 yrs up)
Referrals/access by health professionals
HIV/AIDS
Family Unit - pre-test counselling & comprehensive support service. 01642
854339
Middlesbrough General Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS5 5AZ. 01642 854548
GUM clinic - Middlesbrough General Hospital
CAS - Cleveland Aids Support
- practical & emotional support for people living with AIDS 01642 254598
Privacy and avoiding abuse
"A Touching Booking" J Hindman
Books for teenagers
Growing up and Sex
"Where did I come from" P Mayle ISNB 0-330-33113-2
Illustrated book about facts of life, with cartoons. Useful for all ages
(with guidance for younger ages).
"Growing Up" (Body changes, sex, contracteption etc). ISBN 0-7460-3142-4
Sexuality
"Keeping safe" Michelle Elliot (A practical guide to taking with children). ISBN 0-450-43117-7.
"No is not enough" Caren Adams, Jennifer Fay, Jan Loreen-Martin. (Helping teenagers avoid sexual assaults) ISBN 0-91566-35-6.
2nd Annual Teesside Sexual Health Conference
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| 830-910 | REGISTRATION AND COFFEE |
| 915-925 |
Welcome and introduction Dr A A Opaneye |
| 930-1000 |
Psychosexual Problems in Men and Women |
| 1005-1035 |
Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse |
| 1040-1110 |
Opportunistic Infections in HIV and AIDS |
| 1115-1135 | COFFEE |
| 1140-1210 |
Maternal Morbidity and Social Conditions with particular reference
to illiteracy and abject poverty |
| 1215-1245 |
The Challenge of STIs in Modern Society: Control or Eradication |
| 1250-1330 | LUNCH |
| 1335-1405 | Poster Session |
| 1410-1455 | Workshop - Communication Skills in Matters of Sexual and Reproductive Health |
| 1500-1510 | TEA |
| 1515-1600 | Workshop- Contraception and contraceptives: Whose Concern is it Anyway? |
| 1605-1635 |
Summary |
| 1700 | CLOSE |
Fees: £30.00 per delegate
Contact
Helen Hall
Department of G U Medicine (Ward 48)
Middlesbrough General Hospital
Ayresome Green Lane
Middlesbrough TS5 5AZ
Tel. 01642 854548 Fax. 01642 854328
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Practice nurses in Ripon, Richmond,
Catterick, Dishforth, Thirsk and
Northallerton meet regularly to discuss matters of mutual interest. We were
invited to explain issues about sexual health at one of their meetings. On 9th
November 2000, Lois and Chris attended the Dales Practice Nurse Group Meeting at
Catterick Village Health Centre to give a presentation about the work of our GUM
clinic. Closer links were forged with our local practice nurses which we are
sure will be of future benefit to our service In particular, referral pathways
were explored.