Data tables
Chlamydia Testing Data 2011/12

The Chlamydia testing data tables include:

  • Chlamydia tests reported to the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP)
  • Laboratory reports of chlamydia tests outside of GUM not reported directly to NCSP
  • Positive tests reported from the NCSP and laboratory reports
  • Chlamydia tests from GUM clinics
  • Positive tests from GUM
  • Total tests
  • Percent of population tested
  • Percent of young people testing positive
  • Diagnoses Rate per 100,000
  • Ranking by Coverage – nationally
  • 15-24 year old population estimates



These presentations provide graphical summaries of information relating to chlamydia testing. These presentations are SHA specific and include figures illustrating age and gender differences in testing coverage, positivity, engagement of various services as well as patient and partner notification and management.



The PCT Detailed Tables report summarises the testing information. The information is provided in tabular form and is broken down by age group (15-19 years, 20-24 years), Sex & Percent positive. Data is based on both (NCSP & Non NCSP Non GUM data).

There is also data presented on a number of characteristics, which were collected as part of the core data set. These include: sex, ethnicity and clinic type. Figures are presented as numbers and are based on NCSP data only.




Please click on the relevant year for access to archived data tables and presentations.

The Chlamydia Vital Signs Indicator (VSI) 2010/11 measures the proportion of the 15-24 year old total population tested for chlamydia outside of GUM clinics. The target set by the Department of Health is 35 per cent for testing undertaken during the period 1st April 2010 to 31st March 2011. Data for monitoring the VSI are based on NCSP data returns and testing outside of GUM not reported to the NCSP.

VSI technical Guidance Document

Below is the technical guidance, issued by the Department for Health, for the VSI. This guidance also details the inclusion criteria for tests from integrated services versus GUM clinics.

Vital Signs Indicator 2008/9 Data

The Chlamydia Vital Signs Indicator (VSI) 2008/9 measures the proportion of the 15-24 year old total population tested for chlamydia outside of GUM clinics. The target set by the Department of Health is 17 per cent for testing undertaken during the period 1st April 2008 to 31st March 2009. Data for monitoring the VSI are based on NCSP data returns and testing outside of GUM not reported to the NCSP.

Primary Care Trust data



NCSP Data Presentations 2008/09

The following national and regional presentations summarise testing, treatment and partner notification information for the financial year 2008/9. It is important not only to consider regional variations but also national variations therefore SHA and PCT figures should be compared to national figures. Consideration should also be given to both the proportions and numbers of tests being presented as some areas have low coverage but do a majority of their testing in core primary care services.

The core primary care services are defined by the NCSP as Community Sexual Health and Contraceptive services, General Practice, Pharmacy and Termination of Pregnancy (ToP) services. In 2009/10 the NCSP aims to achieve at least 60 per cent of all testing in these core primary care services compared with the 45 per cent achieved in 2008/9.

LDP Data

The LDP line measures the proportion of the population aged 15-24 years accepting a screen. The target set by the Department of Health is 15 per cent for screening undertaken during the period 1st April 2007 to 31st March 2008. Data for monitoring the LDP line is taken from the routine data submissions of individual test records. The LDP includes data from the NCSP and The Boots Chlamydia Pathfinder Project.





      
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The National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) is a control and prevention programme targeted at the highest risk group for chlamydia infection in England, young people under 25 who are sexually active.

Chlamydia is often asymptomatic so a large proportion of cases remain undiagnosed, but infection can be diagnosed easily (young people can do the test themselves), and treated effectively.

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