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people, blind people, deaf people, Eastern European migrant workers, Gypsies and
Travellers, people who work with people with mental health problems, Black and
Minority Ethnic (BME) groups and people from the voluntary and community sector.
From this initial information, as part of stage two, a short questionnaire was designed
and 10,000 interviews are to be conducted. Fieldwork for this second phase occurred
during early 2009, and the results analysed over summer 2009. Initial findings from
stage one, revealed problems with access to primary care, and as this is being
addressed through various measures, it was not included in stage two. In stage two,
people were asked to state how important they felt various project and programmes
were both in general and specifically in relation to them (“would you use these
services?”). The list included having a health „MOT‟, having activities to improve fitness,
information on achieving a cheap healthy diet, programmes to reduce weight, training to
improve employment prospects, etc. This research provides information on the
importance of various programmes that can be introduced. If it is necessary to obtain
more specific information, it may be possible to obtain views from NHS Hull Members.
The top three priorities for the community as a whole were: (i) services to support older
people to stay in their own homes; (ii) training to help people gain skills they need for
work; and (iii) a regular, free health and well-being „MOT‟. Having access to a health
and well-being „MOT‟ had the highest percentage stating they would definitely use this
type of services within the next five years, followed by activities to help people improve
their fitness and information on how to achieve a cheap, healthy diet.
A number of the findings from the Listening Exercise had previously being highlighted
and work was already underway to improve or change services, such as access to GP
appointments. However, there are a number of areas where the findings from the
Listening Exercise could be implemented with new services being introduced, changes
to existing services, or further advertising about existing services. Details of an
information leaflet and work being undertaken on top three community priorities are
given below.
A 24 page colour leaflet, “When Should I Call the Doctor”, was produced and was
delivered to every household in Hull during late May and early June 2009. The leaflet
was complied in response to findings from the Listening Exercise. Many of the issues
raised during the first stage of the consultation focused on access to GPs and more
convenient appointments, helping people to stay fit and healthy and manage their own
illnesses, and how to get advice and information. The leaflet covered these issues in
one handy, user-friendly leaflet which could be retained as a reference guide, covering
how to make the best use of services, particularly GP services, and contained a useful
self-care guide for many common illnesses and ailments which could be treated at
home. It also signposted people to other sources of help such as minor injury units,
emergency dental care, the quit smoking service and the weight loss services. It was
hoped that the leaflet would help people choose the right treatment when they needed it
and feel more confident about treating themselves and their family for minor illnesses
and injuries.
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