Download Complete document Executive Summary This framework identifies the competencies upon which to focus education and training for those staff working in sexual and reproductive healthcare services fulfilling the role of sexual health adviser regardless of their professional background. While it was developed specifically to support continuing professional … [Read more...]
Improving Sexual Health Services in Scotland
Executive summary The improvements made by NHS boards to sexual health services over the last few years reflect the World Health Organization’s view of sexual health. ‘Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and … [Read more...]
Certificate of Continuous Professional Development in Sexual Health Advising Skills
Sexual Health Advising – Widening the remit Introduction This award will develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of sexual health advising through a programme of self directed study. The award can also be taken as part of the Specialist Practice Award in Public Health (Health Advising) an NMC registrable qualification. (pending … [Read more...]
NAT survey – looking for sexual health advsier participation
Dear colleague, NAT are currently gathering evidence on the role of social care in the long-term support of people living with HIV and the views of HIV clinics are a central part of this. In order to capture your views and those of your colleagues we have developed a short survey (9 questions) and we would greatly appreciate your participation. The survey aims to: Find … [Read more...]
Regulatory Review of Public Health
Professional regulation, much like public health, has its worth proven by the absence of problems. Whereas for public health practice it is the absence of death from lung cancer, communicable disease or environmental hazard, for regulation it is the absence of morbidity or mortality resulting from poor professional practice. The central purpose of this Review is therefore … [Read more...]