# Event Details - **Event Name**: Sexual Health: Shaping the Future of Self-Management in Barnstaple - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us as we design and build a new approach to sexual health self-management in Barnstaple!About this EventSexual health delivery is changing.Across Devon, we are developing a new landscape and way of working that strengthens sexual health self-management - ensuring people have the knowledge, confidence and tools to manage their sexual health safely, while staying connected to appropriate support when needed.This event marks the beginning of that work. We are bringing organisations and community members together to help shape:A cross-sector sexual health self-management networkA shared resource hub for professionals and communitiesTraining that builds confidence in supporting self-managementA more connected, consistent local approachYour insight will directly inform how this service develops.Why This MattersSelf-management does not mean leaving people to navigate sexual health alone.It means:Clear, accessible informationConfidence to use self-testing and prevention toolsStrong referral pathwaysProfessionals who feel equipped to support conversationsA system that works consistently across sectorsTo build that well, we need the voices of organisations/people already working with communities across Devon and Torbay.What This Session Will DoThis is not a presentation-only event. It is a working session designed to:Share the vision and early thinking behind the new approachExplore current barriers, gaps and inequalitiesIdentify what organisations need in order to support self-management confidentlyGather frontline experience and practical insightBegin forming a local network of partnersYour contributions will shape:The structure of the emerging networkThe design of the resource hubThe content and format of future trainingHow the service works in practiceWho Should Attend?We welcome colleagues from:VCSE organisationsHealth and care servicesEducation providersYouth and community servicesHousing and support servicesCommunity members and clubsAnyone supporting people who may access sexual health servicesIf you support people who may benefit from stronger sexual health self-management, your perspective is important.What You’ll GainEarly involvement in shaping a new local approachStronger cross-sector connectionsClearer understanding of self-management in practiceInfluence over future resources and trainingThe opportunity to ensure your communities are representedDate: May 19th 2026Location: Tuly Street, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1ELTime: 9.30am - 12.00pmSpaces are limited to allow meaningful discussion, please only book if you are 100% you can attend.Agenda🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AMArrival & Refreshments🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:00 AMWelcome & ContextInfo: James looks at. What is self-management? Why self-management matters. A vision for a new local approach for Devon & Torbay.🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:25 AMWorkshops and insight gatheringInfo: We will work in groups to explore: How a local sexual health self-management network could function in Devon & Torbay Our personal experiences and assumptions around sexual health self-management What a training offer to support self-management might look like What a shared resource hub could include How behaviour change approaches can enhance sexual health self-management🕑: 11:25 AM - 12:00 PMShaping What Happens NextInfo: Priorities Immediate opportunities How to stay involved - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnstaple/sexual-health-shaping-the-future-of-self-management-in-barnstaple/100001984878131924 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Barnstaple - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Barnstaple Library - **lat**: 51.08131909999999 - **long**: -4.062339199999999 - **full address**: Barnstaple Library, Tuly Street, Barnstaple, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Sexual Health: Shaping the Future of Self-Management in Barnstaple - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c62014dfd3599699fbae2a1a975b45fd5e52155ca461f4fbbc8f55c1820896cc-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfee9d0-gmir.jpg?v=1773266781 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Sexual Health: Shaping the Future of Self-Management in Barnstaple being held? - **A:** Sexual Health: Shaping the Future of Self-Management in Barnstaple takes place on Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Barnstaple Library, Tuly Street, Barnstaple, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Sexual Health: Shaping the Future of Self-Management in Barnstaple? - **A:** Sexual Health: Shaping the Future of Self-Management in Barnstaple is organized by The Eddystone Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Sexual Health: Shaping the Future of Self-Management in Barnstaple is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barnstaple, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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