Public Health England outline plans to promote the health and wellbeing of gay and bisexual men

24 March 2015. Related: Other news.

This 16-page report from Public Health England (PHE) outlines steps for the plan for gay and bisexual men in the UK to be able to enjoy long healthy lives and to have respectful, fulfilling social and sexual relationships.

It was developed after an earlier report documented current inequalities that disproportionally affect gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM). This includes a higher burden of ill health relating to sexual health and HIV, mental health and in the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco. The plan covers three life stages of starting well, living well and ageing well.

References:

1. Public Health England. PHE action plan 2015-16: Promoting the health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. (January 2015).
   https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/401005/PHEMSMActionPlan.pdf (PDF)
2. Public Health England. Promoting the health and wellbeing of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men: Initial findings. (July 2014).
   https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/339041/MSM_Initial_Findings__GW2014194.pdf (PDF)