In 2024, NHS South East London and King’s Health Partners working with system partners led the development with wider partners of model for women’s and girls’ health hubs in south east London.
Insight informed the development of the model. 1,434 survey responses were received and over 250 conversations were had through the outreach and community events.
Key themes include:
- need for integrated care
- need for a practice and targeted approach
- improved access
- need for culturally appropriate and inclusive services
- combination of digital and in-person model
- need for youth engagement and education
Most important service for younger women was menstrual and reproductive health, with menopause cited as most important for 41 to 54 years olds and breast screening for those aged 55+ .
Healthcare sites such as GP surgeries were preferred venue for accessing additional support services with half the respondents preferring non health care community venues and nearly half preferring mobile services.
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