Sent on Behalf of Shirley Windsor, NHS Health Scotland ________________________________ Dear Colleagues The Sexual Health and Bloodborne Virus Framework, issued by Scottish Government in 2011, drew together actions and outcomes underpinning Respect and Responsibility, the HIV Action Plan and the Hepatitis C Action Plan. Included in these actions was a focused piece of work … [Read more...]
Barrier Methods for Contraception and STI Prevention – August 2012
This Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) guidance document is an update of two previous FSRH guidance documents on Male and Female Condoms and Female Barrier Methods published in 2007. The document provides evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for health professionals on the use of barrier methods to prevent pregnancy and/or reduce the … [Read more...]
BASHH OGM 21 September 2012
Venue Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE Booking There is no prior booking requirement for this meeting. Please note that registration will take place on the day at the RSM reception between 12.15 - 1 pm . Coffee and tea will be served between the afternoon and evening sessions but no lunch will be provided before the … [Read more...]
Sexual Health Balanced Scorecard
The Sexual Health Balanced Scorecard provides a snapshot of sexual health at local level. Interactive maps and charts enable comparisons to be made regionally and nationally across a range of indicators relating to teenage pregnancy, abortions, contraception, sexually transmitted infections and other relevant issues. The aim is to provide a key source of sexual health … [Read more...]
Gay marriage to be introduced in Scotland
The Scottish government decision came after a consultation on gay marriage Scotland could become the first part of the UK to introduce gay marriage after the SNP government announced plans to make the change. Ministers confirmed they would bring forward a bill on the issue, indicating the earliest ceremonies could take place by the start of 2015. Political leaders, equality … [Read more...]