The London Sexual Health Programme
London Sexual Health Strategic
Framework
Dr Pui-Ling Li
Deputy Regional Director of Public Health
NHS London
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The London Sexual Health Programme
Structure
• The London Picture
• Sexual Health - a priority in the NHS
London Prevention Strategy
• Partnership working to deliver
• Taking forward the Framework
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The London Sexual Health Programme
The London Picture
• London is disproportionately affected by sexual ill health
• HIV prevalence – 3.5x England prevalence
- 46% of all new HIV diagnosis in UK in
London
• Chlamydia infections 2x
• Gonorrhoea increased by 1/3
• High teenage conceptions rate
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The London Sexual Health Programme
NHS London Prevention Strategy 2009
Sexual health – a Public Health priority
Delivered:
• The London NHS Sexual Health Strategic
Framework
• Inclusion in the PCT Operating Plan
guidance for 2010/11
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The London Sexual Health Programme
What next for 2010/11
1. Implement the Sexual Health Strategic
Framework
2. Focus on Standard 5
- Integrated sexual health service
- With particular emphasis on:
Improving access to and awareness of LARC
Improving access to and awareness of EHC
Reducing repeat terminations
through the offer of a comprehensive and accessible
contraceptive service to Londoners
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The London Sexual Health Programme
THANK YOU
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