Services Database Chlamydia Screening & Treatment (Rochdale Area)
Service ID
60896
Description
The pharmacy team will opportunistically offer chlamydia screening to sexually active 15 – 24 year olds, at least annually or following a change of partner within pharmacies located in the
Rochdale Borough.
In addition, the service provider will offer treatment for these clients who have positive results. This will contribute to local efforts to prevent and control transmission through prompt detection and treatment. In addition, the pharmacist will offer treatment to the partners of clients who have had a positive result.
The chlamydia screening service involves provision of sexual health advice and leaflets, explaining the nature of the service and the supply of a urine specimen container for return, by the client, to RUClear via a postal pack. When the sample is positive clients may be offered antibiotic treatment in accordance with the requirements of a Patient Group Direction (PGD).
This service is available to clients aged between 15 and 24 years inclusive, and partners of positive clients of any age group.
Location of service
Greater Manchester LPC
Commissioner
Local Authority (LA)
Method of commissioning
Local Authority contract
Source of funding
Local Authority (LA)
Service type
Chlamydia
Other organisations involved
Dates
Start date:
End date:
Status
Completed
Training
Pharmacists providing this service for pharmacies must meet the competencies detailed in the Declaration of Competence for community pharmacy services produced by CPPE and Health Education North West as a minimum and completed the self-declaration.
Comments
This service is available in the Rochdale area only.