Vale Council, healthcare and community safety officers are all working together to try and make it easier for young people to access the services that they want and need in the rural parts of the Vale. Please help us do this by completing this questionnaire.

About You
Q1 How old are you? Q2 Are you...?   Male Female		Q3 Where do you live   Cowbridge Llantwit Major St Athan Rhoose Ogmore/ Southerndown Wick Colwinston St Brides Llandow/ Ewenny Peterston/ Pendoylan Other   (where?)

Personal Safety
Q4 Do you feel safe in your local area when out alone or with friends?   Yes No   (why not?) Q5 Do you feel anything needs to be done to make you and your friends safer?   Yes No   (what?)		Q6 Who would you tell if you were being threatened or bullied? (tick all that apply)   Friends Parents Teachers   Youth Workers Police/PCSO Nobody Other   (who?) Q7 Have you ever taken part in self defence or personal safety classes?   Yes No Q8 Would you be interested in attending self defence or personal safety classes in the Vale?   Yes No

Transport
Q9 How often do you use public transport (buses and trains) in the Vale?   Daily At least once a week At least once a month Less than once a month Not at all Q10 Do you feel safe when travelling on public transport?   Yes No   (why not?)		Q11 Do you ever use taxis as a form of transport when travelling alone or with friends?   Yes No Q12 If not, why not? (tick all that apply)   Too expensive Not convenient I don't feel safe Not available Other   (why?)

Greenlinks
Q13 Have you heard of the Greenlinks community transport service?   Yes No Q14 If yes, how did you hear about them? (tick all that apply)   Print advertising Web advertising Word of mouth Other   (how?) The Greenlinks community bus serves the rural Vale and is available for shopping trips, social visits and day trips. The bus must be booked in advance and costs £1 per journey.		Q15 Do  you think Greenlinks would be an appropriate way for you and your friends to get around the Vale?   Yes No   (if not, why not?) Q16 Where do you think Greenlinks should be advertised to young people? (tick all that apply)   Facebook Twitter Vale Council website Swoosh website Local press Other   (where?)

Health
Q17 Where would you go for sexual health advice? (tick all that apply)   School Online My doctor Friends Youth Clubs/Youth Workers Parents/Family Other   (where?) Q18 Where would you go for alcohol or drugs advice? (tick all that apply)   School Online My doctor Friends Youth Clubs/Youth Workers Parents/Family Other   (where?)		Q19 Have you ever used any of the following online services for health advice? (tick all that apply)   Swoosh Sprout Red Button Meic Kooth Dan 24/7 NHS Direct Q20 Have any of the following ever stopped you getting help or advice on sexual health, contraception or STI screening? (tick all that apply)   I have never needed help or advice on these The location of services or transport to them Opening hours The attitude of health staff The attitude of others Didn't know where to go Other   (what?)

Activities
Q21 What do you enjoy doing in the Vale? (tick all that apply)   After school clubs Team sports (e.g. football / rugby / netball / hockey) Other sport/leisure activities (e.g. swimming/keep fit/gym) Arts / crafts / photography / multimedia Music (e.g. bands /choir /playing instruments / DJ / classes) Self Defence (Karate/personal safety classes) Volunteering Hang around the streets / parks Youth clubs Shopping Drama / Dance Cadets / Scouts / Guides etc Other   (what?) Q22 Is what you and your friends do limited by your transport options?   Yes No Q23 If transport where provided, for example by Greenlinks, where would you like to go? (tick all that apply)   Cinema Shopping centres Bowling Sports clubs Leisure Centres A community cinema (not a purpose built multiplex) Swimming Pool Self defence/personal safety classes Emergency Awareness Classes Safe cycling classes Other   (where?)		Q24 Are there any events happening in the Vale this summer that you would attend if transport was provided? Q25 Where do you think is the best place to advertise youth activities in the Vale? (tick all that apply)   Facebook Twitter Vale of Glamorgan Council website Swoosh website Local press Other   (where?) Q26 Have you been involved in planning or organising any youth activities in the last year?   Yes No Q27 If yes, was there anything you would have liked more help with?

Thank you for completing this questionnaire. Your answers will be used to help us decide how to improve life for young people in the Vale of Glamorgan.