Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Trust (BHRUT)
Redbridge Council approved direct commissioning of sexual health services to Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Trust.
Redbridge Council's Cabinet approved the direct commissioning of specialist integrated sexual health services to Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Trust (BHRUT) and Barts Health NHS Trust in January 2026. This decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on January 19, 2026, to continue the transformation and improvement of these vital services.
The direct award of contracts follows a period of successful service delivery since 2017, which has seen improved outcomes for residents, according to the council. No further council discussions or decisions regarding Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Trust have been reported since then, and no upcoming meetings are scheduled to discuss this topic.
Key facts
- Redbridge Council's Cabinet approved direct commissioning of specialist integrated sexual health services to BHRUT in January 2026. Source
- The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on January 19, 2026. Source
- The services have seen improved outcomes for residents since 2017. Source
- The council noted a 40% increase in the provision of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception. Source
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