Dear colleague, Between July and September 2009, the Department of Health ran a formal consultation on draft health protection regulations. We are very grateful to those who responded for their contributions. We have analysed the responses carefully, and have now published a response to the consultation on the Department of Health website. Please feel free to share … [Read more...]
Briefing Paper – Sexual Health Advising- Developing the Workforce
There are approximately 500 Sexual Health Advisers employed in the United Kingdom at present (SSHA 2007). They are employed within genitourinary medicine services, in community sexual health advising services and within the national chlamydia screening programme. The majority (421) are nurses; others are from a range of backgrounds. There has been no nationally recognised … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference: Newcastle 2002
Introduction Sandra Jarrett: SSHA Conference & Education Officer The SSHA Annual Conference 2002 took place in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in the Royal Station Hotel, 26th-28th April. This was the first time the conference had been held over a weekend and the turnout was excellent. The conference provided an opportunity for learning, networking and updating on the … [Read more...]
Health Protection Regulations Consultation
Letter from the Deputy Director, Legislation and Environmental Hazards Health Protection Division Dear colleagues, I write to inform you that a consultation on draft health protection regulations has been launched on the Department of Health website. As an organisation with an interest in this area of work, you are invited to comment on the draft regulations, … [Read more...]