Transcript HEALTH IMPROVEMENT IN NE SECTOR

Glasgow City
Community Health Partnership
North East Sector
Looking to Brighten a Daunting World
Debbie Connelly
Health Improvement Senior (Oral Health)
Glasgow City
Community Health Partnership
North East Sector
Background
 Colleagues noticed an Increased numbers of children with autism attending
Paediatric Community Dental Services.
 This presented a number of challenges as the service was not equipped for
children with this condition.
 Local Parents attending community support groups requested improved
dental services for children with autism.
 Staff working within the Child Development Centre identified a need for
improved services for children with autism.
Glasgow City
Community Health Partnership
North East Sector
What We Did
 Consultation with staff who work with parents / carers of children with autism
 Submitted a funding proposal
Glasgow City
Community Health Partnership
North East Sector
Surgery Lay Out
Glasgow City
Community Health Partnership
North East Sector
Overcoming Communication Barriers
 Talking Books
 Specially designed leaflet
Glasgow City
Community Health Partnership
North East Sector
Success of Project
 Launched in May 2011
 Immediately captured attention
 Preliminary evaluation results
 Model of Good Practice
Glasgow City
Community Health Partnership
North East Sector
Thank You