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Hospital admissions for easily treatable STIs rise amid funding cuts in England

Council spending on sexual health services down by more than a third since 2013, Guardian analysis finds

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024

Sexual health services facing ‘unprecedented’ increase in demand, councils say

The demand for sexual health consultations increased by a third from 2013 to 2022.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2024

Gonorrhoea found to be on rise in nearly every council area in England and Wales

Increase in syphilis also recorded in most council areas as sexual health services face greater demand, says LGA report

The Guardian - UK · Jan 20, 2024

Monkeypox could have 'massive impact' on sexual health services, doctor warns

Workers at sexual health clinics could be stretched thin by monkeypox cases.

Daily Record · May 21, 2022

Monkeypox could significantly disrupt UK sexual health services, expert says

President of British Association for Sexual Health and HIV says infection could have ‘massive impact’ as staff are forced to isolate

The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2022

Monkeypox could have 'massive impact' on sexual health

A top doctor said services dealing with sexual health could be heavily affected due to isolation

Wales Online · May 21, 2022

Monkeypox could have ‘massive impact’ on sexual health services, doctor warns

The disease, first found in monkeys, can be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact – including sexual intercourse .

The Independent UK · May 21, 2022