Agenda item - Fast Track Cities Initiative - 90:90:90

42.1    This item was introduced by Stephen Nicholson, Lead Commissioner for sexual health and HIV.

42.2    In response to a question from Cllr Page, Mr Nicholson confirmed that an action plan is being developed and will be shared with the Board.

42.3    In answer to a question from Cllr Page on the impact on services of the 20% reduction in funding, Mr Nicholson told members that there is an increasing trend for on-line interactions rather than face-to-face support. AS these are significantly less expensive to administer, it will be possible to take a considerable sum out of the contract without impact on the services offered.

42.4    In response to a query from Cllr Norman, Mr Nicholson confirmed that Brighton & Hove will be the first UK city to sign up to 90:90:90.

42.5   RESOLVED – that the Board:

(1)       Agrees the Paris Declaration of 1^st November 2014 and commits the Council, with the support of health partners, to the 90:90:90 target of 90% of people living with HIV being aware of their status; 90% of them being on antiretroviral treatment and 90% of those having undetectable viral loads.

(2)       Agrees to Brighton & Hove becoming the first city in the UK to become a fast track city and through sustained efforts work towards the ambition of the Martin Fisher Foundation strategy “Towards Zero, HIV Prevention Strategy: Working together towards Zero new HIV infections, zero HIV related deaths and zero HIV stigma in Brighton & Hove”.

(3)       Agrees to work to end any stigma associated with living with HIV infection.

(4)       Agrees to put a plan in place to achieve this work, including a broad and thorough public engagement campaign, working closely with HIV community organisations in our city.

(5)       Agrees to investigate how the cut of 20% in HIV support services, agreed through budget council, will affect both people living with HIV and people at risk of HIV in the city.