Issue details
Arrangements for provision of integrated sexual and reproductive health services post 2025.
PDF 229 KBTo agree future commissioning plans for
Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) clinical services,
and participation in London-wide provision of the online
“e-service” for SRH services, after the existing
contracts finish in 2025.
The Council currently participates in North-East London- and
London-wide collaborations to provide open access SRH services for
preventing STIs and providing contraception. This Key Decision will
allow for continued participation in these collaborations and set
the direction to collaboratively procure these services in
future.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant impact on communities living or working in two or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 04/06/2024
Decision due: 24 Jul 24 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Social Care
Lead director: Corporate Director, Health and Social Care
Department: Health and Social Care
Contact: Dr Somen Banerjee, (Director of Public Health) Email: somen.banerjee@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
• Structured survey undertaken with
residents – took place summary 2023
• 4 workshops with relevant stakeholders, including other
commissioners, VCS, sexual health providers, other relevant NHS
services, education etc – Oct-Dec 2023.
• Extensive consultations with other boroughs’
commissioners across NEL, to ensure alignment on future
commissioning.
• Consultation with London-wide sexual health programme.
• Discussions via 1-1 meetings with Lead Member and
Mayor’s Office.
Consultees
The following will have been consulted:
- Tower Hamlets residents
- SRH commissioners from other NEL boroughs
- SRH service providers
- Relevant VCS organisations
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: Options appraisal. Report on performance of current services. Background papers Previous Cabinet decision in relation to this service: Available at: https://democracy.towerhamlets.gov.uk/documents/s81157/5.14%20Collaborative%20Agreement%20for%20Sexual%20Health.pdf
Decisions
- 26/07/2024 - Arrangements for provision of integrated sexual and reproductive health services post 2025.
Agenda items
- 24/07/2024 - Cabinet Arrangements for provision of integrated sexual and reproductive health services post 2025. 24/07/2024
Documents
- Arrangements for provision of integrated sexual and reproductive health services post 2025.