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Who can be screened?

Men and Women aged under 25 who have ever been sexually active and have no signs or symptoms.

You can either request a postal screen via our website by selecting the Request a postal test kit tab or you can Find your local screening venue

If you are aged 25 or over then sorry, but you are not eligible to take part in this programme.

However, there are some situations where this rule does not apply. If a current or previous sexual partner informs you that they have had a positive Chlamydia result and have been treated by the "GOT IT?" team, then you can go to a clinic and be treated and screened as part of this programme. If your partner is found to have Chlamydia then you may also have it and you should have a test and be treated with free antibiotics.

You may be contacted by the"Got it?" team if a previous or current sexual partner has tested positive and has given us permission to do so.

Otherwise, if you are aged 25 or over and have not been contacted by either a current or previous sexual partner or the "GOT IT?" team, then we are sorry but you will not be able to take part in this screening programme. Rates of infection are lower in people who are aged 25 or over. However, if you are over 25 and are concerned about Chlamydia, see your GP, ask to speak to the practice nurse or visit a GUM (024 76844163). You can find details of these on NHS ‘Sex, Worth talking about'

Outside of the NCSP the tests may be carried out in different ways, depending on where you have it done.