More progress on the sexual health campaign... hurrah!
It seems that the pressure has finally paid off, and that student demands on sexual health services in the city are finally being listened to!
Birmingham now has strategy on improving sexual health, and today I received a report written by Birmingham Primary Care Trusts (PCT) in conjunction with city council, regarding their five year plan for the city sexual health services. (Oh dear, I can't believe how excited I am getting about this!)
The five year plan is really progressive, and includes
-a range of routine services available locally and then central venues in each PCT area.
-these services must be located in places with good public transport links
-these services will have extended opening hours
(Birmingham has 3 PCT areas, so this would mean that services would be more local and easier access)
-increased levels of services within communities, some examples given include testing and treatment of uncomplicated STIs, contraception and pregnancy testing and advice.
-services available from both personal GPS and GP led health centres
- 48 hour appointment for specialist sexual health centres
- a city wide website and phoneline for public use
To contribute to this strategy click here go to "get involved" and then click "consultations"
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