HPV Awareness Project
HPV Awareness Grant – Proposal
HPV Awareness Grant - Deadline Wed 18th Dec
The funding supports hosting an event or activity for our local community to spread awareness of the benefits of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer and other cancers associated with high-risk HPV.
This programme is part of our cancer prevention strategy to increase HPV vaccine uptake in eligible school-age children (from school year 8 and 9), girls and women up to age 25, and boys born after 1 September 2006.
HPV Vaccine Information Service at Selhurst Community Café
We delivered an HPV vaccine information service across our Selhurst Community Café, BTEC Sports Education Programme, and Community Academy—three key community initiatives that provide warmth, safety, support, and essential health information to local residents. Based in Selhurst, Croydon, an area ranking in the bottom 27% of the UK’s most deprived regions, these initiatives serve many disadvantaged communities, ensuring they have access to vital resources and guidance.
Key Features of the Initiative
Welcoming Environment – The café provided free tea and coffee, creating a relaxed and inviting space where community members could socialise.
Access to Local NHS Services – Attendees were guided to relevant NHS services, ensuring they had access to accurate health information and resources.
Structured Information Sessions – To engage local attendees and share key details about the HPV vaccine, we delivered two interactive discussion sessions at the café, with the final session scheduled for April 13th.
Addressing Questions & Concerns – These discussions allowed individuals to raise concerns, ask questions, and receive evidence-based responses.
Interactive Escape Room Session – As part of our programme, we delivered an interactive escape room session, providing an engaging and experiential learning experience. Participants navigated different challenges that reinforced key messages about the HPV vaccine and its importance.
Active Support for HPV Vaccination – Through these activities, we worked to dispel myths, alleviate fears, and encourage eligible individuals to take up the HPV vaccine as a preventive measure against cancer.
This initiative has aligned with our broader mission to enhance community well-being through education, empowerment, and accessible healthcare information.
