Integrated Sexual Health Service

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Provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service. An integrated sexual health service (ISHS) provides service users with open access to confidential, non-judgemental services including the testing, treatment and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs); notification of sexual partners of infected persons; screening for blood borne viruses (BBVs); the provision of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post exposure prophylaxis (PEPSE) and advice on, and access to the full range of contraceptive provision. Lot 1: Provision of an Integrated Sexual Health Service. An integrated sexual health service (ISHS) provides service users with open access to confidential, non-judgemental services including the testing, treatment and management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs); notification of sexual partners of infected persons; screening for blood borne viruses (BBVs); the provision of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post exposure prophylaxis (PEPSE) and advice on, and access to the full range of contraceptive provision. This ISHS model aims to improve sexual health by providing services in an appropriate setting, where most sexual health and contraceptive needs can be met at once, often by one health professional, in services with extended opening hours (evenings after 6pm and weekends) and locations which are accessible by public transport. The offer of remote and online options is essential. Outreach provision to meet the needs of the most at risk populations (MARPs) is also required.