Mark Whitehead 03 June 2019

MPs warn of ‘worrying’ sexual health inequalities

Members of Parliament have called for a new national strategy to ensure high quality sexual health services for all.

The Health and Social Care Committee says positive 'top line figures' on sexual health mask worrying underlying trends and inequalities.

In a report the committee expresses concern over geographical variation in access to services, made worse by reduced funding and increased fragmentation in the system.

It concludes that sexual health must be sufficiently funded on a national level to deliver high quality sexual health services and information.

The committee's chair Dr Sarah Wollaston said: 'High-quality sexual health treatment should be accessible to all.

'However, it is clear that the current approach this country has to treatment varies massively depending on where you happen to live.

'This is unfair and threatens the long-term health of individuals seeking a high-quality service and access to vital information on their sexual health.'

'We need to develop a new, national strategy in order to tackle the very real threat of increased levels of poor sexual health and to support a workforce that delivers the best service possible, despite growing demands.'

Designing for cohesion image

Designing for cohesion

Tom Fairey, Development Director at Alliance Leisure, discusses how community spaces can strengthen local connections.
SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Temporary SEN Casework Officer

Wakefield Council
£35,412 - £38,220
As a Casework Officer, you will be responsible for the implementation and management of statutory SEN processes and outcomes Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

SEN Tribunal and Mediation Officer

Wakefield Council
£39,152 - £41,771
We are looking for an experienced and confident professional to join our SENART team Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Senior Social Worker - Learning Disability & Autism

Essex County Council
£48205 - £57988 per annum + Flexible Working, Hybrid Working
About the TeamThis is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join an innovative and award-winning Learning Disabil England, Essex, Harlow
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Integrated Resource Teaching Assistant x6

Wakefield Council
£18,686.38 - £19,604.53
Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Children's Residential Worker

Wakefield Council
£32,061 - £34,434
Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council
Linkedin Banner