Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley and Bromley (LSLBB) Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy 2025-2030
Southwark is grappling with high HIV rates and rising STIs as it considers the LSLBB sexual health strategy.
Southwark's Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission discussed challenges in sexual health services on 21 October 2026. A report highlighted high HIV rates, rising STIs, persistent inequalities, and late diagnoses in the borough. Neil Colquhoun, Head of Public Health Commissioning, informed the commission about these issues, which relate to the LSLBB Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy 2025-2030.
The LSLBB Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Strategy 2025-2030 is a strategic plan for sexual and reproductive health and HIV services across the London boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Bexley, and Bromley. No further discussions or decisions on the strategy are currently scheduled in the provided material.
Key facts
- Southwark's Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission discussed sexual health service challenges on 21 October 2026. Source
- A report to the commission highlighted high HIV rates and rising STIs in Southwark. Source
- The report also noted persistent inequalities and late diagnoses in Southwark's sexual health services. Source
- Neil Colquhoun, Head of Public Health Commissioning, informed the commission about the challenges. Source
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