Friday 19 August 2016

Cuts to NHS services for sex workers 'disastrous' say experts

Cuts to NHS services for sex workers 'disastrous' say experts British Medical Journal editorial warns of ‘avoidable harms and disastrous long-term costs’ caused by cuts to specialist services

Sex workers are at greater risk of violence and ill health due to substantial cuts to specialist NHS health and support services across the UK, according to experts, service providers and rights groups.

An editorial in the British Medical Journal, published this week, warned of “avoidable harms and disastrous long-term costs” of ongoing funding cuts to services available to sex workers. Continue reading... The Guardian

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