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Government launches code for gay saunas |
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 The Department of Health is funding a new "code of good practice" scheme for gay saunas and other venues where sex between men occurs.
Play Zone: Code of Conduct has been developed by HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust as part of the national HIV prevention programme.
"The Department of Health gave £20,000 of funding plus funding for a full-time project worker over a twelve month period to develop Play Zone initially as pilot in London and Brighton," a THT spokesperson told PinkNews.co.uk.
"It will be reviewed later this year and potentially might be rolled out more widely."
It aims to create a safer environment for customers and staff by ensuring that sexual health, hygiene and health and safety standards are being met.
Venues such as saunas, bars and clubs will receive a manual to guide them through the process and free training for staff on HIV, sexual health, PEP, drug and alcohol awareness and first aid. Source: Pinknews.co.uk |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 15 February 2008 )
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