Documents and Resources
London Sexual Health Programme Annual Report 2009-2010
London Sexual Health Strategic Framework (2009)
This framework is for the commissioning, development and delivery of sexual health services in London. It has been developed by the London Sexual Health Programme, with input from sexual health clinicians, commissioners and service providers across London. It builds on the 2004 London Sexual Health Framework, and takes into account the developments since that time both in approaches to prevention and patient care, and in the policy environment.
Being sexually healthy means having the choice to enjoy an active sexual life, with the knowledge, self-esteem and assertiveness to negotiate sex with minimum risk of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, abuse or violence. Sexual health services should both promote sexual health, prevent sexual ill health, and diagnose, support, treat and manage people without prejudice or judgement when such care is needed.
Quality is now firmly established as the guiding principle for the NHS, encompassing safety, effectiveness and patient experience. This framework sets out the scope for commissioning specifications, and the outcomes that can currently be measured to demonstrate the effectiveness of delivery. In some areas the evidence and measurements to demonstrate quality remain unavailable. There is an urgent need for sexual health clinicians, commissioners and providers to work together to develop and implement the criteria that would enable Londoners to have access to the prevention, promotion and treatment services that would enable them to move from some of the poorest levels of sexual health in England to amongst the best.
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Sexual health needs assessment and service mapping for London
Sexual health needs assessment and service mapping for London, managed by MedFASH in partnership with the London Health Observatory (LHO) and Health Protection Agency (HPA).
The project was established to assist the NHS in London in its task of further developing and delivering high quality and world class sexual health services. It set out to provide a detailed picture of sexual health needs and the current commissioning and configuration of sexual health services. It also aimed to provide national learning for the Department of Health (DH) about the process of undertaking a regional needs assessment and service mapping.
Commissioned by Lambeth Primary Care Trust (PCT) on behalf of London PCTs for the London Sexual Health Programme, the project was jointly funded by the DH Sexual Health Policy Team, the DH National Support Team for Sexual Health and the London Sexual Health Programme. In managing the project, MedFASH commissioned the LHO which worked with the HPA to produce the needs assessment. A Project Advisory Group, whose membership was drawn from commissioners and providers across London, offered expert advice and guidance throughout the project.
The following project reports are published by MedFASH (November 2008).
Report 1: London sexual health indicators: a data-driven needs assessment prepared by the London Health Observatory and the Health Protection Agency for MedFASH.
Report 2: London sexual health service mapping: results & analysis. A report by MedFASH based on questionnaire responses from PCT commissioners and sexual health service providers.
Report 3: Sex and our city: project findings & recommendations for London. This report by MedFASH combines the findings of the needs assessment and service mapping, and makes recommendations for the NHS in London.
In addition, the LHO has produced an interactive web tool enabling comparison between sexual health indicators at London borough level, and a workbook with supplementary tables. The web tool can be accessed at the LHO website.
London Sexual Health Performance Scorecard
Model Specifications
Updated versions of London model service specifications.
Community Contraception Service Specification
London GUM Service Specification 2010-11
NHS Contract for Community Services - Multilateral
Quick Guides
Performance guides to improve public health through better information, service provision and use of resources to meet national targets.
Chlamydia
Teenage Pregnancy
LARC
Other Documents
Abortion Executive Summary 2010
A synopsis of the Government Office for London's report on abortion and repeat abortion in young people.
Abortion Services Brochure 2007
Pan-London commissioning guidelines for abortion services to develop consistency and improve access to services across London.
African HIV Prevention Handbook 2009
An implementation guide produced in partnership with Sigma research, African HIV Policy Network and NAHIP following publication of 'The Knowledge, The Will and The Power'. This document clarifies the range of ongoing and future HIV prevention interventions with the intention of improving delivery of these services.
Bayer Healthcare: Tackling unintended pregnancy 2008
Assessment of the cost of unintended pregnancy and potential savings by investment in a range of contraceptive methods.
Case for Change LSHCB 2009
The reasons and options for strengthening governance arrangements for LSHCB in its leadership role of Sexual Health Commissioning for PCTs to improve Sexual Health in London.
Census of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Workforce in the UK 2007-2008
Record of staffing and service provision in SRH clinics and young people's services in the UK.
Developing NHSL Prevention Strategy 2009
NHS London's proposed strategy for prevention of ill-health including priority areas for 09-10 to improve public health outcomes.
DH Cost Benefit Analysis 2006
Report describing the findings of the cost benefit evaluation after following 16 Health Impact Assessments.
DH Equality Impact Assessment for National Sexual Health Policy
This document sets out the current inequalities in sexual health, the national policies that are already in place to reduce and eliminate these equalities, and an action plan to improve national sexual health policy by continuing to narrow them.
DH Moving forward: Progress and priorities - working together for high-quality sexual health 2009
The Government's response to the IAG's 2001 review of the National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV.
DH Responding to domestic abuse: A handbook for health professionals 2006
Information and practical guidance for healthcare professionals working with service users who may have experienced or are experiencing domestic abuse. It also gives strategic advice to improve delivery of local services and participation in multi-agency initiatives.
DH Revised National Service Guide: A resource for developing Sexual Assault Referral Centres 2009
A joint publication to replace the National Services Guidelines for SARCs and Getting Started including the minimum essential elements for providing high quality SARCs.
DH Progress and Priorities - working together for high quality sexual health. Review of the National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV 2001
IAG review (by MedFASH)
DH Sexual Health - Worth Thinking About MedFASH paper 2010
A paper to identify key issues and inform national strategic planning for sexual health and HIV in 2011 and beyond.
DH You're welcome quality criteria: Making health services young people friendly 2007
Principles for helping all health services become young people friendly based on examples of effective local practice.
Draft Business Case LARC 2008
Report for the LSHCB to increase access to LARC across London, building on NICE guidelines (2005).
GLA The London Health Inequalities Strategy
First Steps to Delivery to 2012 - the Framework for action
Going All the Way Vol. 1 2009
Further Education Sexual Health Needs Assessment - Key findings, Conclusions and Recommendations
Going All the Way Vol. 2 2009
Further Education Sexual Health Needs Assessment - Context, Deep Dives and Appendices
Going All the Way Vol. 3 2009
Further Education Sexual Health Needs Assessment - Borough Profiles
HIV Late Diagnosis Toolkit 2008
An update of the progress of PCTs in achieving NHSL target of reducing HIV late diagnosis to 15% as well as commissioning guidance and best practice for 2010-2011.
Human Rights Watch: Returned to Risk 2009
A report on the deportation of HIV-Positive migrants including case studies.
Kristen Neumann 2009: Insight into the current state of prostitution and the potential impact of the Olympics in the host five boroughs
A Toynbee Hall and Safe Exit joint publication
LARC leaflet
A generic leaflet with information about different types of LARC, EHC and contraceptive clinic access
LHO Sexual Health Summary 2010
An update on sexual health issues in London by the London Health Observatory
London Assembly: Young Londoners' sexual health update 2009
Review of the achievements and future recommendations for improving young people's sexual health in London by the Health and Public Services Committee
NHS London - Go London! An active and healthy London for 2012 and beyond (2009)
The strategy for NHSL leading a significant shift in physical activity behaviour in London as part of the Olympic and Paralympic legacy
NHS London - Improving public health outcomes: Developing an NHS London Prevention Strategy
NHS London's strategic response to combat ill health including the 5 public health priorities for 2009/10
PEPSE Paper 2009
Arrangements for providing HIV Post-exposure prophylaxis across London in accordance with guidance from the UK Chief Medical Officers' Expert Advisory Group on AIDS 2008
Refugee Toolkit
An online resource for practitioners to improve support for young carers in refugee and asylum seeking families
RSPH Guide for World Class Commissioners - Promoting Health and Well-Being: Reducing Inequalities 2009
A guide to assist commissioners in developing effective responses to DH guidance to improve health promotion activities and reduce health inequalities.
Sex Education Forum: Taking a strategic approach to sexual health service development in further education 2010
A briefing paper for commissioners, FE senior leaders and professionals working in FE-based sexual health services.
Sexual Health Needs Assessment Toolkit 2007
A 'How To Guide' for lead officers when conducting Sexual Health Needs Assessments.
Sexual Health Promotion Strategy 2006
5 High impact changes for sexual health promotion in London
Whole Family Pathway - The Children's Society 2008
A resource for all practitioners working with young carers and their families
World Class Commissioning of Sexual Health in London
An outline of how the vision for commissioning WCC of Sexual Health is being implemented in London.
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