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<p>We have made excellent progress in some aspects of sexual and reproductive health,
for example reducing new HIV infections and teenage pregnancy, but we are concerned
about the worrying increases in some sexually transmitted infections. To address this,
we announced on 24 October a new sexual health strategy to ensure that people know
how to protect themselves, and can access the services they need for good sexual and
reproductive health.</p><p>The Government provides funding to local authorities for
public health services, including sexual health services, through the ringfenced public
health grant. It is for local authorities to determine how the public health grant
is allocated in their local areas to meet their needs. Sexual health service providers
should ensure commissioned services are in line with current national guidance, standards
of training and care and quality indicators.</p>
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