SIGN THE PETITION HERE! Here is the petition by Advocacy Co-ordinator Jack Fletcher: At present, there is no statutory SRE in the Scottish Education system. I feel very strongly that this is an area that needs vast improvement and that legislation should be passed for comprehensive high quality SRE to be taught as statutory in schools at primary and secondary level, with age … [Read more...]
Statement from Brook: NATSAL and OCC reports
Responding to the National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles (Natsal-3) and the reports from the Office of the Children’s Commissioner, Jules Hillier, Brook’s Deputy Chief Executive, said: “Two stories in today’s news about sex are very different – one is a fascinating insight into our sexual behaviour and attitudes which shows most people are enjoying safe and healthy … [Read more...]
UK Sexual Health Awards 2013
Brook and FPA are delighted to announce the winners of the UK Sexual Health Awards 2013. Showcasing the best, creative and innovative work, the Awards are the only event to celebrate achievements in the exciting and influential field of sexual health. The UK Sexual Health Awards winners were presented at a prestigious awards ceremony and dinner hosted by comedienne Kate … [Read more...]
Unprotected Nation The Financial and Economic Impacts of Restricted Contraceptive and Sexual Health Services
Download Full report Foreword Austerity measures have had an impact on our communities, our health, our education system and our pockets. The nation is in a period of great difficulty and everyone is feeling the pinch. Last year, we learnt from the Advisory Group on Contraception (AGC) about restrictions and cuts to contraceptive and sexual health services. As the … [Read more...]
NHS cuts ‘bad for sexual health’
NHS cuts are resulting in reduced or restricted access to contraceptive services that could lead to a significant rise in the number of abortions and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) by 2020, leading sexual health charities have warned. The health service will have to spend hundreds of millions as a consequence, charities Brook and the Family Planning Association (FPA) … [Read more...]