Guidance

NCSP: standards

Standards for providers and commissioners of chlamydia screening, part of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 1 May 2014
• Last updated: 7 March 2022
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  1. 7 March 2022

     Updated with 'NCSP: standards eighth edition'.

  2. 24 June 2021

     Added statement about the changes to the National Chlamydia Screening Programme.

  3. 28 November 2018

     Updated NCSP Standards document with link to latest British Association of Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) guidelines.

  4. 1 May 2014

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

National chlamydia screening programme (NCSP): standards eighth edition

Ref: UKHSA publications gateway number: GOV-11513

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Details

The NCSP standards support an evidence-based and cost-effective approach to delivering chlamydia screening. This document outlines the minimum standards and should be used by commissioners and providers to form the basis for implementing local screening plans.