Harold Moody Health Centre
Southwark Council is addressing high HIV rates and rising STIs in its sexual health services, including those provided by Harold Moody Health Centre.
In October 2026, Southwark Council's Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission discussed significant challenges facing sexual health services, including high HIV rates and rising sexually transmitted infections (STIs). A report to the commission highlighted persistent inequalities and late diagnoses, despite high demand for services, as Neil Colquhoun, Head of Public Health Commissioning, informed the commission.
The council is currently working to improve access and provision for sexual reproductive health services, such as those provided by Harold Moody Health Centre, while addressing these ongoing issues. No further meetings or decisions regarding this topic were detailed in the provided material.
Key facts
- A report on Southwark's sexual health services was presented to the Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission in October 2026. Source
- Southwark's sexual health services are facing high HIV rates and rising sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Source
- Neil Colquhoun, Head of Public Health Commissioning, informed the commission about service performance. Source
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