Case Study: Dunstan Village Group Practice
The Background
Dunstan Village Group Practice, situated in Liverpool, serves a patient list of 7,600 individuals, including a culturally diverse population with a significant Arabic-speaking community. Recognising the challenges posed by period poverty, the practice embarked on an initiative to provide support and resources to those in need.
Action Taken
Led by Laura, the Practice Manager, Dunstan Village Group Practice undertook several proactive steps to launch their Period Poverty Project:
- Secured support and partnerships with local community groups, the Primary Care Network (PCN), and various stakeholders.
- Actively engaged with community events and sought feedback from key groups such as the Perinatal Mental Health team, credit union, Women in General Practice event, Citizens Advice Bureau, and local supermarket community champions.
- Ensured culturally appropriate outreach strategies to effectively serve their diverse patient demographic.
- Established a distribution station within the practice premises to provide free sanitary products to those who need them.
- Registered with In Kind Direct for discounted product supplies and organised fundraising activities, including a successful bake sale facilitated by the local credit union.
The Impact
Following the implementation of the Period Poverty Project, Dunstan Village Group Practice observed:
- Ongoing positive feedback from patients, indicating the initiative’s effectiveness in meeting community needs.
- Increased accessibility to sanitary products, promoting menstrual health and hygiene among vulnerable groups.
- Strengthened community partnerships and support, enhancing the practice’s outreach and engagement efforts.