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SH:24
Digital sexual & reproductive health service
- 21-100 employees
- Healthcare
- B2C
- Personal health
- South Bank, London, UK
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Company mission
SH:24's mission is to improve access to sexual health services through a more holistic, user-centred service, designed to be flexible around the needs of users, encouraging greater autonomy, both in making decisions about their care and in navigating their preferred route through services.
0% employee growth in 12 months
Our take
Shame and stigma have long been barriers to the proper care for sexual health, from testing through to treatment. Simply put, too many people are too embarrassed to get tested or collect medication in person.
SH:24 works in partnership with the UK National Health Services to deliver sexual and reproductive health services, from testing and treatment for a range of STIs, to everyday and emergency contraceptives. Not only does this guarantee confidentiality, the fact that in-person visits are negated also increases access across the population. Better yet, the fact that SH:24 is a not-for-profit company means that it's free – a crucial factor.
Though founded in 2013, it’s still slowly rolling out its services across the UK and Ireland, with differing services available in different areas. The fact that it’s tied to the public sector could be a key factor here, with NHS funding issues well documented. However, SH:24 also owns a number of paid sexual health services brands, including Fettle Health, which may well prove extremely valuable moving forward.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Time off: 25 days of annual holiday, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year
- Equipment: You can work in the way you want - choose the OS of your machine, your chair, dual monitors, extra equipment etc
- Learning & Development: We're always interested in upskilling our employees - if there is a particular skill or product you would like to work on we'll always try to accommodate you
- Life insurance & pension: Excellent pension contributions and life insurance
- Eye tests: Free eye test with Vision Express, as well as a free frame and pair of prescription glasses from their basic range, or money off a pair from other ranges
- Hybrid working
Company values
- Respect – Understanding, respecting, and supporting one another is fundamental to us.
- Acceptance – We enjoy each other's company, we're open minded and accepting of people's differences.
- Empathy – We are proud to positively impact people's lives. We love to hear from our users and always want to do better.
- Reflection & Initiative – We think critically and thoughtfully and are committed to trying out our ideas.
- Conscience & Creativity – We have a strong social conscience. We explore big issues and we're driven to respond creatively.
- Drive & Enthusiasm – A commitment to grow, succeed, and celebrate together.
Leadership
Gillian Holdsworth
(Founder)Public health expert with experience of living and working in both Nepal and the UK. Has worked as a Doctor, Programme Manager, Regional Coordinator, and Consultant in Public Health across both countries since the early 1980s