URL: https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3414

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Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The committee considered a report which sought approval to proceed with the recommission of the Integrated Sexual Health Service in Cheshire East.   Members were updated that there had been national changes since the contract was last commissioned and there was a need to ensure that it was a service which the public could access easily. It was noted that this was a mandatory service and there was an intention for further reports to the committee in 2026 / 2027 which detailed the preferred procurement process.   Members were updated that sexual health was not just limited to one age group and the service would be reassessed to ensure that it engaged all age groups and was fit for purpose for society. The importance of reaching residents who engaged in higher risk sexual activity was noted.   It was noted that chlamydia was difficult to test for, and that if low rates are detected it could be difficult to understand if that was because of low levels in the population, or due to low levels of people coming forward for testing. It was noted that some people may choose to go to areas outside of their locality for testing. It was noted that Cheshire East was an area with lower rates of HIV which could also alter attitudes towards testing, leading to people getting tested late and therefore receiving treatment at a later stage.   Members requested more statistical data in the reports and were updated that Cheshire East Council benchmarks its testing with neighbouring local authorities to ensure best practice.   The improvement in education of sexual health over the years was noted by members.   RESOLVED (Unanimously):   That the Adults and Health Committee:   1.    Approve the commencement of work on recommissioning the Integrated Sexual Health Service.  

Date of Decision: September 22, 2025