Respect and Responsibility: Strategy and Action Plan for Improving Sexual Health

This strategy has been prepared in the light of an extensive consultation carried out on draft proposals prepared by a multi-sectoral Expert Reference Group. It is firmly based on the principles of self-respect, respect for others and strong relationships.

The aims of this strategy are:

• to improve the quality, range consistency, accessibility and cohesion of sexual health services
• to support everyone in Scotland, including those who face discrimination due to their life circumstances or their gender, race or ethnicity, religion or faith, sexual orientation, disability or age, to acquire and maintain the knowledge, skills and values necessary for good sexual health and wellbeing
• to positively influence the cultural and social factors that impact on sexual health.