NHS Grampian Managed Care Network (MCN) for Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses

There are a number of health and social outcomes that can be affected by having poor sexual health, or by contracting and living with a blood borne virus (Viral Hepatitis B, C or HIV).  Our Managed Care Network (MCN) exists to improve outcomes, working with partner organisations outside the traditional boundaries of ‘health’, to ensure the delivery of accessible, high quality and holistic services.  By doing so, is it hoped that the complex needs of individuals and groups are being met in a way that is acceptable and accessible to those living in Grampian.

Our work is underpinned by the Scottish Government’s Action Plan for Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) 2023-2026.

Who are we?

Our Network is made up of individuals representing organisations who want to work with us to achieve improvements in the health and wellbeing of the Grampian population. Generally in our MCN there is representation from NHS Grampian, Health and Social Care Partnerships, Alcohol and Drug Partnerships, Third Sector organisations and Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Grampian.

The ‘management’ of this MCN is delivered by a small team who help to coordinate and support strategic and operational activities.  Team members all have distinct roles; some also have a role in national groups, but together we work collectively under the umbrella of the MCN.  The local MCN support team comprises:

  • Strategic Lead for Sexual Health and BBVs – Chris Littlejohn, Public Health 
  • Public Health Manager, Sexual Health and BBVs – Lisa Allerton, Public Health
  • Clinical Lead for Viral Hepatitis – Pauline Dundas
  • Clinical Lead for Sexual Health and HIV – Daniela Brawley 
  • Public Health Practitioner: Penny Gillies, Public Health
  • Public Health Researcher: Jacqueline Bell, Public Health

Useful Policy Documents:

Local Services
 
For professionals please see Grampian Guidance (NHS Grampian network devices only) for local testing, care and support pathways. 

 Contact Us:

For more information about the MCN for Sexual Health and BBVs, please contact the team at:  gram.businesssupport@nhs.scot