This report seeks approval for Hammersmith
& Fulham Council's ongoing participation in the pan-London
sexual health programme, London sexual health and contraceptive
online service. This service is a mandated function under the
Health and Social Care Act (2012), which requires each local
authority to provide, or secure the provision of, open access
sexual health services in its area including: access to all types
of contraception, preventing the spread of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs); treating, testing and caring for people with
STIs and partner notification.
Hosted by SHL.UK, this is a London wide remote contraception and
STI, HIV and blood borne virus testing and results management
service, for sexually active individuals aged 16 years and over.
This ‘e-service’ will soon begin re-procurement via the
Lead Authority, City of London Corporation, with contract award by
August 2026. Hammersmith & Fulham Council is a participating
authority in this arrangement.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/Income over £5m & policies or new income, reserves use, overspend over £300K;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/04/2025
Report access: Open report with exempt appendix;
Report Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: 14 Jul 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Deputy Leader
Lead director: Executive Director of People
Department: People Department
Contact: Craig Holden Email: Craig.Holden@lbhf.gov.uk Tel: 07850 541 477.
What is the total value of the decision?: Yes