Sexual Health Update

Join us for a comprehensive 2-hour Sexual Health Update delivered by Dr. Hayley Jenkins, a specialist in sexual and reproductive health. This session is designed for GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and other primary care clinicians seeking to enhance their knowledge and confidence in managing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), contraception, HIV prevention, and safeguarding in sexual health consultations. With the latest evidence-based guidelines from BASHH, NICE, and FSRH, this session will cover key updates on STI management, PrEP and PEP prescribing, HPV vaccination, and inclusive sexual health practices. Attendees will gain practical insights to improve clinical decision-making, patient consultations, and safeguarding awareness in primary care.

Agenda

STI Diagnosis and Management: Key Updates

• Overview of the most common STIs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Herpes, Trichomoniasis
• Antibiotic resistance updates – latest evidence and implications
• Best practices for partner notification and contact tracing

HIV, PrEP & PEP: What Primary Care Clinicians Need to Know

• Overview of HIV epidemiology and testing recommendations
• Updates on PrEP and PEP prescribing guidelines
• Case-based discussion on high-risk populations and eligibility

Contraception: What’s New?

• LARC: Implants, IUDs, and injectable contraceptives
• Emergency contraception updates

HPV, Vaccination & Cancer Prevention

• HPV vaccination: Who needs it and when?
• Link between HPV and cancers – evidence-based prevention strategies
• Cervical screening updates and risk-based stratification

Safeguarding & Inclusive Sexual Health Consultations

• Managing consultations with young people and vulnerable adults
• Recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns
• Providing inclusive and non-judgmental care (LGBTQ+, cultural considerations)

Q&A and Reflections

• Open discussion and case-based queries
• Summary of key takeaways
• Signposting to resources

Lecturer: Dr Hayley Jenkins GPwSI Womens Health Sexual Health Update STI Management in Primary Care  HIV PrEP and PEP Guidelines Contraception Updates for Healthcare Professionals HPV Vaccination and Cancer Prevention Safeguarding in Sexual Health Inclusive Sexual Health Consultations CPD Training for GPs and Nurses Sexual Health Course for Healthcare Professionals Reproductive Health Training