Health Behaviours:

Sexual and Reproductive Health

Good sexual health is an important part of overall physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. It is central to the development of some relationships and can greatly impact other aspects of our health and wider wellbeing. This section includes information about sexually transmitted infections, access to contraception and reproductive health services and teenage pregnancy.

Useful Resources

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Contraception (NHS Digital)

    The Sexual and Reproductive Activity Dataset consists of anonymised patient-level data submitted annually. It focuses mainly on contraception and collects some data on contacts with SRH services for non-contraception-related activity. Data from GP settings and pharmacies is not included (unless otherwise stated). The publication contains national, local authority, and provider-level tables of data.

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    Data and Analysis
  • HIV: annual data tables (GOV.UK)

    HIV surveillance data in the UK by demographic characteristics and geographical region (Country and South East). For presentational use, there are slide set available to download.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Profile (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities)

    The Sexual and Reproductive Health Profiles have been developed by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) to support local authorities, public health leads and other interested parties to monitor the sexual and reproductive health of their population and the contribution of local public health related systems.

    View resource
    Fingertips Profile
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Services data collection (NHS Digital)

    This publication primarily covers contraceptive activity taking place at dedicated Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services in England, as recorded in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Dataset (SRHAD). This is a mandated collection for all providers of NHS SRH services.

    View resource
    Research and Reports
  • Sexual Health – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) resources

    All National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) products on sexual health. Includes any guidance, advice, NICE Pathways and quality standards.

    View resource
    Guidance and Best Practice
  • Sexual and reproductive health and HIV: applying All Our Health (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, 2022)

    Office for Health Improvement & Disparities (OHID) guidance as part of ‘All Our Health’, a resource which helps health professionals prevent ill health and promote health and wellbeing as part of their everyday practice.

    View resource
    Guidance and Best Practice
  • HIV in the United Kingdom

    Reports by Public Health England about testing, diagnosis and care HIV in the UK.

    View resource
    Research and Reports
  • Slough Health Beliefs: findings from the ‘Supporting a Healthy Lifestyle’ Survey (Slough Borough Council 2019)

    Slough Health Beliefs: findings from the ‘Supporting a Healthy Lifestyle’ Survey (November 2019).

    View resource
    Research and Reports
  • Berkshire Sexual Health Needs Assessment 2017 (Public Health for Berkshire)

    A comprehensive sexual health needs assessment for Berkshire was published in 2013. The 2017 needs assessment provides an update on sexual health need and service provision across Berkshire in light of recent national commentaries around the effectiveness of the current system particularly in regards to ensuring a joined-up service delivery.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis
  • Summary Profile of Local Authority Public Health (SPLASH) report: Bracknell Forest (UK Health Security Agency, 2023)

    This report summarises the latest available sexual and reproductive health data for Bracknell Forest. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government implemented national and regional lockdowns and social and physical distancing measures since March 2020. These measures affected sexual behaviour and health service provision, which is reflected in sexual and reproductive health indicator data. Interpreting data from 2020 onwards should consider these factors, especially when comparing with data from pre-pandemic years.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis
  • Summary Profile of Local Authority Public Health (SPLASH) report: RBWM (UK Health Security Agency, 2023)

    This report summarises the latest available sexual and reproductive health data for Windsor and Maidenhead. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government implemented national and regional lockdowns and social and physical distancing measures since March 2020. These measures affected sexual behaviour and health service provision, which is reflected in sexual and reproductive health indicator data. Interpreting data from 2020 onwards should consider these factors, especially when comparing with data from pre-pandemic years.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis
  • Summary Profile of Local Authority Public Health (SPLASH) report: Slough (UK Health Security Agency, 2023)

    This report summarises the latest available sexual and reproductive health data for Slough. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government implemented national and regional lockdowns and social and physical distancing measures since March 2020. These measures affected sexual behaviour and health service provision, which is reflected in sexual and reproductive health indicator data. Interpreting data from 2020 onwards should consider these factors, especially when comparing with data from pre-pandemic years.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis
  • Child Sexual Exploitation (Department for Education, 2017)

    Definition and a guide for practitioners, local leaders and decision-makers working to protect children from child sexual exploitation.

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    Research and Reports
  • Health Profile for England 2021 (Public Health England)

    The Health Profile for England (HPfE) was first produced by Public Health England (PHE) in 2017. It brings together PHE data and knowledge with information from other sources to give a broad picture of the health of people in England today. The report has been updated annually, with content and format altering slightly each year.

    The 2021 edition of the HPfE provides a comprehensive snapshot of the nation’s health and updates many indicators presented in previous reports. It also contains a summary of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on many aspects of health.

    View resource
    Fingertips Profile
  • HIV Lens (NAM)

    HIV Lens is an interactive online mapping tool that visualises the impact of the HIV epidemic on communities across England. You can view data such as new HIV diagnoses first made in England, retention in care, HIV treatment coverage, and viral suppression for the whole of England, as well as by region and local authority.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis Maps

Currently no resources for this region

  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Services: Contraception (NHS Digital)

    The Sexual and Reproductive Activity Dataset consists of anonymised patient-level data submitted annually. It focuses mainly on contraception and collects some data on contacts with SRH services for non-contraception-related activity. Data from GP settings and pharmacies is not included (unless otherwise stated). The publication contains national, local authority, and provider-level tables of data.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis
  • HIV: annual data tables (GOV.UK)

    HIV surveillance data in the UK by demographic characteristics and geographical region (Country and South East). For presentational use, there are slide set available to download.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Profile (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities)

    The Sexual and Reproductive Health Profiles have been developed by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) to support local authorities, public health leads and other interested parties to monitor the sexual and reproductive health of their population and the contribution of local public health related systems.

    View resource
    Fingertips Profile
  • Sexual and Reproductive Health Services data collection (NHS Digital)

    This publication primarily covers contraceptive activity taking place at dedicated Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) services in England, as recorded in the Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Dataset (SRHAD). This is a mandated collection for all providers of NHS SRH services.

    View resource
    Research and Reports
  • Sexual Health – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) resources

    All National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) products on sexual health. Includes any guidance, advice, NICE Pathways and quality standards.

    View resource
    Guidance and Best Practice
  • Sexual and reproductive health and HIV: applying All Our Health (Office for Health Improvement and Disparities, 2022)

    Office for Health Improvement & Disparities (OHID) guidance as part of ‘All Our Health’, a resource which helps health professionals prevent ill health and promote health and wellbeing as part of their everyday practice.

    View resource
    Guidance and Best Practice
  • HIV in the United Kingdom

    Reports by Public Health England about testing, diagnosis and care HIV in the UK.

    View resource
    Research and Reports
  • Child Sexual Exploitation (Department for Education, 2017)

    Definition and a guide for practitioners, local leaders and decision-makers working to protect children from child sexual exploitation.

    View resource
    Research and Reports
  • Health Profile for England 2021 (Public Health England)

    The Health Profile for England (HPfE) was first produced by Public Health England (PHE) in 2017. It brings together PHE data and knowledge with information from other sources to give a broad picture of the health of people in England today. The report has been updated annually, with content and format altering slightly each year.

    The 2021 edition of the HPfE provides a comprehensive snapshot of the nation’s health and updates many indicators presented in previous reports. It also contains a summary of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on many aspects of health.

    View resource
    Fingertips Profile
  • HIV Lens (NAM)

    HIV Lens is an interactive online mapping tool that visualises the impact of the HIV epidemic on communities across England. You can view data such as new HIV diagnoses first made in England, retention in care, HIV treatment coverage, and viral suppression for the whole of England, as well as by region and local authority.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis Maps

Currently no resources for this region

  • Berkshire Sexual Health Needs Assessment 2017 (Public Health for Berkshire)

    A comprehensive sexual health needs assessment for Berkshire was published in 2013. The 2017 needs assessment provides an update on sexual health need and service provision across Berkshire in light of recent national commentaries around the effectiveness of the current system particularly in regards to ensuring a joined-up service delivery.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis

Currently no resources for this region

  • Summary Profile of Local Authority Public Health (SPLASH) report: Bracknell Forest (UK Health Security Agency, 2023)

    This report summarises the latest available sexual and reproductive health data for Bracknell Forest. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government implemented national and regional lockdowns and social and physical distancing measures since March 2020. These measures affected sexual behaviour and health service provision, which is reflected in sexual and reproductive health indicator data. Interpreting data from 2020 onwards should consider these factors, especially when comparing with data from pre-pandemic years.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis

Currently no resources for this region

  • Slough Health Beliefs: findings from the ‘Supporting a Healthy Lifestyle’ Survey (Slough Borough Council 2019)

    Slough Health Beliefs: findings from the ‘Supporting a Healthy Lifestyle’ Survey (November 2019).

    View resource
    Research and Reports
  • Summary Profile of Local Authority Public Health (SPLASH) report: Slough (UK Health Security Agency, 2023)

    This report summarises the latest available sexual and reproductive health data for Slough. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government implemented national and regional lockdowns and social and physical distancing measures since March 2020. These measures affected sexual behaviour and health service provision, which is reflected in sexual and reproductive health indicator data. Interpreting data from 2020 onwards should consider these factors, especially when comparing with data from pre-pandemic years.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis

Currently no resources for this region

  • Summary Profile of Local Authority Public Health (SPLASH) report: RBWM (UK Health Security Agency, 2023)

    This report summarises the latest available sexual and reproductive health data for Windsor and Maidenhead. As a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government implemented national and regional lockdowns and social and physical distancing measures since March 2020. These measures affected sexual behaviour and health service provision, which is reflected in sexual and reproductive health indicator data. Interpreting data from 2020 onwards should consider these factors, especially when comparing with data from pre-pandemic years.

    View resource
    Data and Analysis

Currently no resources for this region

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