What happened to the Newcastle sexual health service?

The Newcastle sexual health service, Solutions 4 Health, was rated 'inadequate' by the CQC in December due to contamination risks and has now reopened.

Is the Newcastle NHS sexual health service safe now?

The service has reopened, but campaigners stress that work is still needed to ensure it is fully up to scratch and to rebuild public trust.

Who is campaigning for the NHS sexual health service in Newcastle?

Keep Our NHS Public (KONP) North East, represented by Dr Helen Murrell, is campaigning for improvements to the sexual health service.

Home / Health / Sexual Health Service Reopens Amid Trust Concerns

Sexual Health Service Reopens Amid Trust Concerns

14 Jan

•

Summary

In-person sexual health service has returned to Newcastle NHS.
The service was previously rated 'inadequate' by the CQC.
Concerns remain about rebuilding public trust after past issues.

Sexual Health Service Reopens Amid Trust Concerns

A campaign group has welcomed the return of an in-person sexual health service to Newcastle's NHS. This development marks a positive step, though concerns persist about the service's readiness and public confidence.

The service, Solutions 4 Health (S4H), was previously rated 'inadequate' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in December. This rating led to the service being placed under special measures after breaches of legal regulations were identified, specifically concerning patient contamination risks.

While the service has now reopened, campaigners emphasize the substantial effort required to regain public trust. The previous "inadequate" rating and associated risks have created a reputational challenge that will necessitate ongoing work to overcome and ensure the service meets the necessary standards.

Disclaimer: This story has been auto-aggregated and auto-summarised by a computer program. This story has not been edited or created by the Feedzop team.