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NCSP: programme overview

An overview of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP).

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 1 January 2003
• Last updated: 24 June 2021 — See all updates

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NCSP: programme overview

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Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infection (STI) in England. Chlamydia often has no symptoms but, if left untreated, can have serious health complications in women.

This overview of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) details the aims of the NCSP and the evidence base for it.

The programme overview includes information on the following:

• chlamydia
• NCSP objectives
• chlamydia screening policy
• rationale
• background and history of the NCSP

Published 1 January 2003

Last updated 24 June 2021 + show all updates

1. 24 June 2021

   Updated with the changes to the National Chlamydia Screening Programme.

2. 1 January 2003

   First published.