Brook responds to release of data on sexually transmitted infections

Published: 17 June 2014

Responding to Public Health England's publication of the sexually transmitted infection (STI) statistics for England in 2013, Brook's Chief Executive Simon Blake OBE commented:

"We know what works to reduce rates of STIs and improve young people’s sexual health and wellbeing – accessible contraceptive and sexual health services, together with high-quality sex and relationships education for all young people. Today’s figures underline the need to make sure our focus remains on efforts to prevent and treat STIs in a timely manner.

"The Department of Health's Framework for Sexual Health Improvement in England states 'we need to continue to work to reduce the rate of STIs using evidence-based preventative interventions and treatment initiatives' – sexual health is too important to be pushed down the agenda."

Public Health England's press release "Sexually transmitted infection risk in England is greatest in gay men and young adults" can be read here.

The Department of Health's Framework for Sexual Health Improvement in England can be read here.

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Notes to editors

Brook believes that young people should have access to great sexual health services and wellbeing support.

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health information, contraception, pregnancy testing, advice and counselling, testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and education programmes, reaching nearly 235,000 young people nationwide every year.
 
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