Guidance

GUMCAD: starter pack

Summary of how to submit data to GUMCAD, the surveillance system for sexually transmitted infections, for all commissioned sexual health services in England.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 3 April 2013
• Last updated: 12 November 2021 — See all updates

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GUMCAD: starter pack

Ref: UKHSA publications gateway number: GOV-10303

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GUMCAD is the mandatory surveillance system for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and collects data on STI tests, diagnoses and services from all commissioned sexual health services in England.

This guidance provides a brief reference guide for submission of GUMCAD data. It should be read alongside the GUMCAD clinical guidelines which provide more detailed guidance on clinical data definitions and how to submit GUMCAD data to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Published 3 April 2013
Last updated 12 November 2021 + show all updates

1. 12 November 2021

   Updated GUMCAD: starter pack.

2. 3 April 2013

   First published.