London Sexual Health Transformation Programme - May Briefing Welcome to the latest briefing from the London Sexual Health Transformation Programme; the first to be issued by the new City of London Team who now lead the programme. Preventx announced as E Service Preferred Bidder After a comprehensive and very positive procurement exercise, the London Sexual Health … [Read more...]
NHS Scotland to fund ‘game-changer’ Prep HIV drug
The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has agreed to approve the treatment, which is known as Prep. A "game-changing" drug which dramatically reduces the chances of being infected with HIV is to be made available on the NHS in Scotland. Scientists have found that a daily dose of the drug can protect people at risk of contracting the virus. It means Scotland will become … [Read more...]
New HIV guidelines could result in 11 million more people getting tested
HIV tests should be administered during medical admissions ranging from routine to emergency visits to reduce stigma, a government body has said. The new draft guidelines, issued today by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), are also designed to decrease the number of people with the disease. NICE has predicted that compliance with these new standards … [Read more...]
ABC of Sexual Dysfunction
Date Thursday 19th October 2017 Location Royal College of Nursing, 20 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0RN Information This popular educational meeting offers an introduction to the latest information on the assessment and management of common sexual problems but is also useful to update and refresh current practice. Educational content is relevant to doctors, … [Read more...]
Sex education to be made compulsory in secondary schools
MPs hail modernisation of guidance while secular campaigners express concern over potential opt-outs for faith schools Children will be taught about healthy adult relationships from the age of four, with sex education made compulsory in all secondary schools, though faith schools will still be allowed to teach “in accordance with the tenets of their faith”, the government has … [Read more...]