Services Database Chlamydia Screening (Wakefield Area)
Service ID
44796
Description
Participating community pharmacy staff will promote the use of, and supply of free ‘self administration’ Chlamydia screening kits to appropriate patients aged under 25 years old.
The Wakefield District Chlamydia Screening Programme will undertake all treatment and partner notification procedures
Community Pharmacies will offer a patient-focused, easily accessible, non-judgmental and confidential service.
If appropriate, community pharmacies will provide information about other local sexual health screening, treatment and advice services.
Location of service
West Yorkshire 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
Decommissioned
Training
The pharmacy contractor has a duty to ensure that all pharmacy staff involved in the provision of the service have the relevant knowledge and are appropriately trained in the operation of the service, including sensitive, client-centred communication skills and adequate knowledge of the medical condition for which medicines are being supplied.
Comments
This service is available in the Wakefield area only.
