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Plans announced for National Framework for HIV, Sexual and Reproductive Health Service Commissioning

Olivia Hall-Smith February 13, 2014

Public Health England (PHE) announces plans to develop sexual health service commissioning in England.

Public Health England

PHE aims to address inequalities and protect and improve the nation’s health through working with national and local government, the NHS, industry and the voluntary and community sector.

The new initiative underpins PHE’s commitment to improving sexual and reproductive health, reducing sexually transmitted infections and securing best outcomes for people with HIV.

The plans for the  national framework were announced by Professor Jane Anderson, HIV, Sexual & Reproductive Health Lead at PHE.

Prof Jane Anderson
Prof Jane Anderson

She said: “In this new landscape, meticulous partnership working will be required to develop and maintain high quality services, delivered via seamless, integrated care pathways.

“The aim is to bring together all those involved in commissioning HIV, sexual and reproductive health services to deliver an adaptable whole system approach that meets the needs of local populations.”

Among other endeavors, the final framework, will demonstrate new ways of working to support continued modernisation and integration, produce relevant and practical tools and outline models of existing and emerging practice to deliver the best outcomes.

The work is being supported by NHS England, Local Government Association and Association of Directors of Public Health and Department of Health.

MEDFASH has been appointed by PHE as the project’s delivery agent. It is scheduled to be available in early summer 2014.

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