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Health Adviser Manual: Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

Explore the evolution of Health Advising Practice through the 'Orange Handbook' getting the 'Green' light. Packed with state-of-the-art technology, this manual includes theoretical frameworks, practical guidelines, and ethical considerations. From history to crisis intervention, STI's to mental health, it covers all essential aspects in 31 chapters. Dive deep into counselling, contraception, HIV testing, and more. Whether working with young people, in prisons, or on outreach programs, this manual equips you with the latest research, ethical standards, and protocols for effective health advising. Stay updated, informed, and empowered with this indispensable resource for health advisers.

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Health Adviser Manual: Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

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  1. Ready,Steady, ……GO! The ‘Orange Handbook’ rewrite gets the ‘Green’ light. Gill Bell Chris Faldon

  2. Remember 1980? Those were the days!

  3. State of the art technology!

  4. SHASTD meets Dept. Health • June 2000 - Preliminary discussions were held at D.o.H. • April 2001 - Health Adviser Working Party was set up in to respondto Sexual Health Strategy document. • Summer 2001 – Draft Strategy published • October 2001 - Action plan submitted

  5. Action Plan • Detailed recommendations for DoH produced. • Grant of £39,000 awarded to produce - P/N guidelines - HA Manual • EstablishEducation & Training Working Party for health advisers

  6. The Manual for Health Adviser Practice • Chris Faldon/ Gill Bell co-opted • Steering group (Monthly since October 2001) • Sandra Jarrett • Kathryn Lee • Dorinda Thirlby • Heather Wilson

  7. The Manual • Currently 31 chapters • Theoretical frameworks • Practical Guidelines • Evidenced based • Evaluation • Ethical & Legal issues

  8. History of Health Advising Counselling HA process model Crisis intervention Counselling Supervision Psychosexual Counselling Working with interpreters STI’s Legal issues Contraception Sexual assault HIV testing including results HIV positive role of Health Advising Worried well Hepatitis C Working with gay men/ Risk Reduction Manual Content

  9. Young people Termination of Pregnancy Health Adviser management Code of Conduct Partner Notification Ethics Research and audit Triage Information Technology Recall Mental Health Community Health Advising Outreach Health Promotion Working in prisons And yet there is more!

  10. The End?

  11. Over to you.

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