Data tools
NCSP Scorecard 2011-2012

The NCSP has developed this scorecard as a tool to enable PCTs to quickly review their performance based on a variety of indicators. The tool will allow for comparison between PCTS and SHAs. 

The key indicators have been divided into three section: 



Community Testing Data (NCSP + non NCSP, non GUM)

Coverage for period 1st April 2011 – 31st December 2011  

Q1-4 coverage (2010/11)

Difference in Q1-3 coverage 10/11 to 11/12

Proportion of tests by sex

Positivity based on both (NCSP & Non NCSP Non GUM data) 

Community Testing Data + GUM Data

GUM Tests Jan - Sep 2011

GUM Diagnoses Jan - Sep 2011

Overall Q1-3 coverage including GUM data (2011/12)

Overall Q1-3 Proportion of tests by sex

Overall Positivity based on both Community & GUM Data

Diagnoses per 100,000 by sex based on both Community and GUM Data using the 15-24 population (population adjusted to reflect data from three quarters)

Percent of screens done in core services (NCSP data only) 

PNPM Data

Proportion of index and partners treated in CSO (%)
(Apr 2010 - Sep 2011)

PN and index treatment rates for Apr 2010 - Sep 2011

The criteria and definitions associated with this document can be found in the first work sheet titled 'Definitions and Criteria.' 
This document will be updated quarterly by the NCSP Information Management Team.



PCT profiles

The NCSP Information Management team have designed a tool for PCTs to use with the help of other resources. The PCT profile tool provides a summary of select demographic variables for all PCTs and groups PCTs according to the ONS super group classification. The aim of this tool is to help PCTs identify trusts with similar demographic profiles with the view to sharing screening methods and techniques so that they can learn from each other. This will encourage greater communication and sharing of ideas between chlamydia screening offices around the country. PCTs do not need to contact everyone in their group but can start off by contacting just one or two trusts within their group. In addition PCTs can use this tool in conjunction with the NCSP scorecard which provides a more detailed summary of chlamydia testing data for each trust.


Be proactive
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.

To find your local Chlamydia Screening Office or to register with us enter your post code or select your region on the map

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