Select Committee · Health and Social Care Committee

Sexual Health Services in England

Status: Open Opened: 22 Oct 2025
Inquiry scopeThis evidence session will explore how sexual and reproductive health services in England can adapt to changing population demographics, behaviours, and technological developments. It will take a systems-focused approach, examining the impact of funding pressures, fragmented commissioning, and rising demand on service delivery and innovation. The session aims to assess how services can remain effective and accessible, particularly for at-risk groups, considering evolving trends such as changes in STI rates, shifts in contraceptive use, and the influence of digital platforms. It will consider the need for strategic coordination and improved data to support future planning. This session will focus on: How sexual health services are responding to shifts in population demographics and behaviours. Effective strategies to reduce inequalities and improve access to services. How sexual health services can be supported to take advantage of new technologies and innovations. How a national sexual health strategy may improve resilience for existing services and the future of commissioning.

Oral evidence sessions

1 session

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Date Session and witnesses Source
22 Oct 2025
Oral Evidence
Dr Zara Haider · The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, Laura Domegan · Brook, Mr. Richard Angell · Terrence Higgins Trust, Prof Matt Phillips · British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH), Rob Bacon · England HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners Group, Tim Elwell-Sutton · Department of Health and Social Care
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Who gave evidence

6 witnesses

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WitnessOrganisationSessions
Dr Zara Haider · President The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare 1
Laura Domegan · Head of Nursing Brook 1
Mr. Richard Angell · CEO Terrence Higgins Trust 1
Prof Matt Phillips · President British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) 1
Rob Bacon · Representative England HIV and Sexual Health Commissioners Group 1
Tim Elwell-Sutton · Deputy Regional Director of Public Health Department of Health and Social Care 1

Correspondence

2 letters

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