5th July 2016 Attitude "We are failing to meet the sexual health needs of gay and bisexual men." Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are continuing to rise among gay and bisexual men, new figures have shown. New data published by Public Health England today (July 5) show that of the 434,456 STIs reported in England in 2015, 54,275 were among men who have sex with men … [Read more...]
Government confirms it will not cut HIV prevention budget
PinkNews Exclusive The Government has refuted claims that it was to halve its HIV prevention budget for 2015, reiterating support for the strategy and saying “It will continue”. Charities this week spoke out against apparent plans to slash funding for HIV Prevention England – which focusses on reducing HIV transmission in gay and bisexual men and ethnic minorities – … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference 2014: Presentations
Download the presentations Express Sexual Health: maintaining quality of care for new HIV diagnoses alongside new technology - Elizabeth Kershaw [Senior Health Adviser] Using a PN Patient Information Sheet - Richard Williams [Team Manager Outreach Services and Health Advising] MSM, HIV and behaviour change ssha - Dr Phil Henshaw [Consultant Clinical … [Read more...]
Survey: The use of HPV vaccination in men
Dear Sexual Health Network Member, School-based HPV vaccination for adolescent boys and targeted HPV vaccination for MSM is currently under consideration by the Department of Health. This short survey is investigating how sexual health staff see the use and value of HPV vaccine in heterosexual men and MSM. We would be grateful if you could complete the short survey below and … [Read more...]
Rising rates of infection…especially in MSM
In 2013, there were approximately 450,000 diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) made in England. The impact of STIs remains greatest in young heterosexuals under the age of 25 years and in men who have sex with men (MSM). The most commonly diagnosed STI was chlamydia, with 208,755 diagnoses made in 2013 The number of gonorrhoea diagnoses increased by 15% … [Read more...]