Preventx
Councils are currently discussing the future commissioning and extension of pan-London sexual health e-services, including the SHL.UK service provided by Preventx.
Newham Council was scheduled to discuss permission to extend the SHL Sexual Health 'E-Service' in August 2026. This service, provided by Preventx, offers online STI screening and other sexual and reproductive health services to residents.
Meanwhile, councils are progressing with a pan-London procurement for future online sexual health services. Islington Council approved the City of London's London Sexual Health Programme to manage this commissioning in September 2025. Havering Council's cabinet also approved participation in a multi-borough procurement process in August 2025, expecting to invest £2.7 to £3.1 million over nine years.
The initiative aims to enhance accessible healthcare options and improve residents' access to essential sexual health resources. A report to Islington Council noted the borough had the seventh highest rate of STIs in England in 2024, highlighting the need for such services.
Key facts
- Islington Council approved the City of London's London Sexual Health Programme to manage commissioning of a pan-London e-service in September 2025. Source
- Havering Council's cabinet approved participation in a multi-borough procurement for online sexual health services in August 2025. Source
- Havering Council expects to invest £2.7 to £3.1 million in the e-service over nine years. Source
- Islington had the seventh highest rate of STIs in England per 100,000 population (2,051) in 2024. Source
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