Decision details

To implement a pilot project funded by the Elton John Aids Foundation, for HIV screening at GP practices in areas of Leeds with high HIV prevalence.

Reference: D42891

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Leeds City Council has been awarded £150,000 from the Elton John Aids Foundation (overseen by Public Health England) to pilot HIV Screening at new patient registration within practices who have the highest prevalence of HIV within the localities they are based within.

The pilot will be funded by a grant from the Elton John Aids Foundation and contributions from the 3 Leeds CCGs. It will be launched on 20th November 2015 and will run for 12 months.

The laboratory testing element of the pilot will be undertaken by Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and this will be managed by West CCG.
Data from Public Health England provide a clear rational for the selection of practices within this pilot.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Hannah Sowerbutts, Health Improvement Specialist 0113 3057579 Email: hannah.sowerbutts@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 16/11/2015

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