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Lib Dems lecture govt on safe sex
Lib Dems blame budget cuts for underage STIs

Up to 200 children a month are being diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Between 2002 and 2006, 11,256 under 16s were diagnosed with gonorrhoea, chlamydia, syphilis, herpes or genital warts, research by the Liberal Democrats has revealed. The Lib Dems say the figures underscore the extent of the UK’s sexual health crisis. Health spokesman… Read more »

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DoH advocates long-acting reversible contraception
Ministers to push long-term contraception

The government wants more women to choose long-term contraception, such as the hormonal implant or injection, as part of a bid to prevent unwanted pregnancies. The Department of Health (DoH) has launched a £26.8 million drive encouraging local health teams to promote the full range of contraceptives available, including long-acting reversible contraception (Larc) alongside condoms… Read more »