How can an app help deliver free period products in Argyll and Bute…?
Did you know that Scotland is the first country in the world to make period products free to anyone who needs them? Most people will know that they are available but did you know that councils are responsible for providing them?
In Argyll and Bute we created the My Tribe initiative to let people know where they can pick-up or sign-up online to get the products they need. To-date they are available in dozens of locations and sent out to people’s homes.
All of the work to create this service was set-up in 2022 and since then has been running successfully with the help of an in-council developed, bespoke app.
How does it work? Our in-house small apps team worked with the team in commercial services to develop an app that would provide an easy way to access all of the information that’s needed – addresses, delivery updates, new sign-ups etc and manage it all in one place. This has helped streamline and manage the process long-term so we can continue to deliver what’s needed.
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