The Suffolk Chlamydia Screening Programme is part of the National Screening Programme and is a community based service which is offering screening for one of the most common sexually transmitted infections to young people under the age of 25.

• It is estimated that 1:10 young people, both men and women, under the age of 25 may have chlamydia
• Many people who have chlamydia may not be aware as they may have no symptoms
• Screening is now available by doing a simple urine test and a self taken low vaginal swab
• Chlamydia can be treated with antibiotics
• Left untreated chlamydia can cause serious long term health consequences such as infertility
• Sexual partners also need to be seen

The aim of the screening programme is to offer opportunistic screening to asymptomatic young people in a variety of settings. We are working in partnership with other organisations and agencies who are offering screening. All results, follow up for positive patients and partner notification is co-ordinated by the Chlamydia Screening Office.

If you are interested in working with the screening team or have any queries please do not hesitate to contact us.

Address:

Allington House

427 Woodbridge Road

Ipswich

IP4 4ER

Tel: 01473 275228

Email: suffolkcso@nhs.net
Website: http://www.amiclear.com/