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1. Restore HIV and sexual
health as a health priority
More people have more sexually transmitted infections than ever and HIV
is still rising. Yet in 1997, the new government dropped sexual health
from its list of priority areas. The government must act to restore sexual
health and HIV to its list of core priorities.
2. Develop a National Service Framework
for HIV
NSFs exist for diabetes, mental health and kidney problems among other
areas, but not for sexual health and HIV. They provide guidance and standards
that can be enforced to ensure appropriate services across the country.
3. HIV training for all primary care staff
Discrimination and prejudice exist within the healthcare system. (For
an example, see page 40 on the difficulties people have had accessing
dental treatment). Training all staff would help tackle this.
4. Issue guidelines for GP practices in
relation to HIV
The government wants to encourage people to use their GPs more for HIV
related treatment and care. To make sure that frontline healthcare staff
treat people appropriately, guidelines that describe good practice should
be produced.
5. Support people with HIV to sit
on patient forums
Each of the new Primary Care Trusts is now required to establish a patient
forum, through which patients' views can influence management decisions.
Prejudice can hinder people with HIV becoming
involved; mechanisms are needed to overcome this.
