Principles of effective commissioning of sexual health and HIV services
| • | Establish a local multiagency group (including local stakeholders and commissioning organisations), identify a lead commissioner, build on existing arrangements |
| • | Ensure a sexual health and HIV plan is specified in the HIMP |
| • | Work to reduce inequalities by targeting resources to high need groups |
| • | Understanding local needs and identifying priority population groups |
| • | Work in partnership with the range of stakeholders |
| • | Use a range of mechanisms to ensure the diversity of user views are reflected in planning and monitoring |
| • | Set and monitor performance indicators in line with national targets |