Setting new sex-spectations: a focused look into sexual health services in Hull

Healthwatch Hull wanted to explore people's experiences of accessing sexual health services.  They spoke to 21 people.

To conclude, there are areas in Sexual Health Systems, both clinical and non-clinical, in Hull that work really well, and they provide much needed support to service users in Hull. There are benefits to both forms of service in Hull. The Service Users Healthwatch spoke to in clinical settings in Hull reported that they appreciated knowing exactly where to come for certain areas of sexual health such as contraceptive administration. 

The service users making use of the nonclinical aspects of Sexual Health services in Hull reported that they preferred the more laid-back approach to receiving advice on their sexual health choices as it relieves the pressures of feeling potential judgement from those in more clinical sectors of sexual health care. 

There are of course areas that could do with some improvements and there are a number of young people in colleges around Hull that want to be actively involved in what they are being taught and want a say in how services that benefit them are being rolled out.