HIV Rates
Southwark Council is addressing high HIV rates and rising STIs in its sexual health services, facing persistent inequalities.
Southwark's Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission discussed significant challenges in the borough's sexual health services in October 2026. A report presented to the commission highlighted high rates of HIV and rising sexually transmitted infections, alongside persistent inequalities and concerns about late diagnoses.
Neil Colquhoun, Head of Public Health Commissioning, informed the commission that these issues persist despite efforts to improve access and provision. The commission heard that while services are performing well with high demand, addressing these inequalities remains a major concern.
Key facts
- Southwark's Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission discussed HIV rates on 21 October 2026. Source
- A report highlighted high HIV rates and rising STIs in Southwark's sexual health services. Source
- Persistent inequalities and late HIV diagnoses are major concerns in Southwark. Source
- Neil Colquhoun, Head of Public Health Commissioning, informed the commission. Source
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