Chlamydia Screening

Chlamydia Screening & Testing – expiry 31/3/2015 This Service provides opportunistic screening using a postal kit and treatment to Chlamydia positive young people aged 15-24 years and treatment for partners of any age. All young women who attend for Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC) should be offered a Chlamydia screening test before issuing emergency contraception. Uncomplicated/symptom free Chlamydia positive 15-24 year olds and their partners of any age can be treated by a qualified pharmacist. The pharmacist should also raise awareness of the risks associated with unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI).

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Background

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Objectives

• To increase Chlamydia screening for those aged between 15-24 years

Service Description

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Service Requirements

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Exclusion Criteria

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 Accreditation

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Safeguarding

Pharmacists participating in the scheme will be expected to adhere/ comply with local safeguarding children guidance www.lscbnorthamptonshire.org.uk/professionals.

Monitoring

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 Activity for submission to Northamptonshire County Council

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Contract Termination

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DOCUMENTS

CONTACTS

ADDRESS:

Public Health and Wellbeing, Northamptonshire County Council, PO Box 177, County Hall, Northampton NN1 1AY

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Berrywood Hospital, Berrywood Drive, Northampton NN5 6UD