Decision - Towards Zero HIV Taskforce: Update

Brighton and Hove Health & Wellbeing Board Decided 8 Nov 2022 approved Key decision GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Health & Wellbeing Board

Report author

Stephen Nicholson

Published

8 Nov 2022

Reference

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As published

the council's own words, unedited

to update the HWB on the work of the HIV taskforce

RESOLVED – That the Board notes the contents of the progress report.

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The report outlines Brighton & Hove’s progress as a Fast Track City towards zero HIV stigma, new HIV infections and HIV-related deaths. It describes work on prevention, testing, treatment and retention in care, including community outreach, digital services, opt-out testing and stigma-reduction initiatives.

Recommendation

To note the progress of the Brighton & Hove Towards Zero HIV Taskforce.

Financial impact

£332,803 in additional costs was incurred by late diagnosis for eight patients; no current budget or expenditure is stated.

Ward affected

city-wide

Stakeholders named

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People living with HIVPeople taking or considering PrEPMen who have sex with men and bisexual menMarginalised communitiesPeople experiencing homelessnessPatients and service usersClinicians and healthcare professionalsCommunity and voluntary sector organisationsAcademic and research partnersSchools and dental services

Next steps

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Continue work towards zero HIV stigma, new HIV infections and HIV-related deaths.
Roll out stage 2 of the PrEP app once funded.
Increase emergency-department HIV testing coverage towards the 95% ambition.
Introduce hepatitis B and C screening in the emergency department.
Further disseminate the explainer animation through healthcare, education and public information settings.
Continue stigma-reduction training, public awareness and co-design work.

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