Stakeholder Engagement Report - London Councils

There was a clear message from stakeholders that political will is required to ensure
consistent provision of PHSE/SRE, particularly for young gay men/MSM.
Stakeholders identified a need to review the current commissioning arrangements for
GUM/sexual health services and their role in HIV prevention.
Conclusions
In determining what is now required for future HIV prevention commissioning in London,
stakeholders suggest revisiting the menu of interventions, and the financial allocations and
allowing for increased flexibility in programme development. Stakeholders see a need to
use broader London wide risk prevention strategies that take advantage of economies of
scale and directly acknowledge the broader determinants of health in individual’s lives. This
must include information and targeted support on substance misuse, smoking and alcohol.
In summary HIV prevention in London needs to:
• Prioritise the prevention of poor sexual health;
• Have strong leadership and joined up working;
• Focus on outcomes;
• Address the wider determinants of sexual health;
• Commission high-quality services with clarity about accountability;
• Meet the needs of more vulnerable groups;
• Obtain good quality intelligence about services and
outcomes for monitoring purposes.
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