Showing posts with label sexual health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sexual health. Show all posts

Tuesday, 7 April 2009

Cervical Screening Age: Experts to Review Evidence

A panel of experts is to carry out an evidence review to determine whether women under the age of 25 should be routinely screened for cervical cancer, Health Minister Ann Keen has announced. Cervical screening currently starts at age 25 years in England, in line with World Health Organisation recommendations and the advice of leading experts in this country including the independent Advisory Committee on Cervical Screening (ACCS). Click here for further information on the review.
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Thursday, 24 July 2008

Chlamydia Screening and Treatment - NHS Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework Enhanced Service Template

A national template for the service specification for chlamydia screening to support PCTs' commissioning of a locally commissioned enhanced service has been developed. This template will help to ensure that young people can be confident of a consistent high quality level of service. Access the Service Specification at: http://www.pcc.nhs.uk/186.