Sexual-Health Services(SHS)

Sexual-Health Services (SHS) in the UK housing context are services provided to individuals and communities to help them maintain, improve and protect their sexual health. These services aim to reduce the risk of poor sexual health outcomes such as unplanned pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, and to promote positive sexual health.

The purpose of SHS is to enable people to make informed decisions and choices about their sexual health, which includes providing education, advice, information and support. SHS also provides clinical and non-clinical interventions, including diagnosis, treatment, contraception and testing.

The scope of SHS covers a wide range of activities, including the promotion of sexual health, the prevention of STIs, the promotion of healthy relationships, the provision of sexual health advice and information, the delivery of clinical services, and the support of vulnerable individuals. SHS also provides sexual health services tailored to the needs of different communities and groups, such as young people