About C-Scheme:
C-Scheme is a coordinated, multiagency, quality-driven FREE Condom Distribution network aimed to increase access to free condoms in the community. In Derbyshire and Derby City this service is available to anyone aged 13-24.
What is a C-Scheme Card?
A C-Scheme registration form is completed with/by the person (with 13-15 years olds / by 16-24 year olds) who is wanting to register for a C-Scheme Card, the form asks for basic information such as name, date of birth and postcode, also their relationship and sexual history. The professional registering the person asks relevant safeguarding questions, based on the age and needs. Once this is all completed, the professional provides the person with a C-Scheme Card and an initial supply of condom along lubrication along side information. The person can then use their C-Scheme Card to get free condoms from a range of places, including schools, colleges, pharmacies and sexual health clinics, this allows them to visit the site they feel most comfortable, and increases the likelihood of them accessing condoms when they need to.
Becoming a C-Scheme provider:
There are many benefits to becoming a registered C-Scheme organisation, including:
- Opportunity to engage with local young people
- Promote positive health relationships
- Close links to sexual health service
- FREE. Condoms, Lubrication, Literature and C-Scheme merchandise are all provided to deliver C-Scheme
About C-Scheme Multiagency Registration training:
We offer free training to a range of professionals; we train all kinds of professionals, such as pharmacists, receptionists, youth workers and other community facing roles.
The training provides professionals with the skills and tools to confidently register people and issue condoms within their setting under the Derbyshire and Derby City C-Scheme. It will also enable professionals to respond to sexual health issues in their work with young people.
Course Requirement:
All staff delivering C-Scheme MUST have completed safeguarding children and adults training that is in line with Safeguarding Children and Young People / Adult safeguarding Protection and is in accordance with their organisations policy.
This course is for professionals in organisations that have registered to deliver C-Scheme. Organisation wanting to deliver C-Scheme MUST have identified a Lead to deliver the scheme and completed the online registration form. (Please seek your manager’s approval to deliver C-Scheme before completing the registration form).
Event:
The training is FREE for professionals working with 13-24 years olds in Derbyshire and Derby City.
3 hours online course (Microsoft Teams).
Further information:
Please visit YSHM website for further information on C-Scheme and to access the registration form: https://www.yoursexualhealthmatters.org.uk/professionals/free-condom-schemes
Email any questions or queries to: dchst.ishsfreecondoms@nhs.net
