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GUMCAD: data specification and technical guidance

Guidance for data managers and software providers on recording and reporting GUMCAD data.

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UK Health Security Agency
Published
23 June 2011
Last updated
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GUMCAD: data specification and technical guidance

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GUMCAD is the mandatory surveillance system for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and collects data on STI tests, diagnoses and services from all commissioned sexual health services in England.

These documents provide detailed guidance to data managers and software providers to facilitate the recording, extraction and reporting of GUMCAD data from all commissioned sexual health services in England.

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Published 23 June 2011
Last updated 3110 JulyFebruary 20252026 + show all updates

  2. Updated 'Data specification and technical guidance'.

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2026-02-10 09:48
GUMCAD Data specification and technical guidance has been updated with new codes and a flowchart.

2025-07-31 12:30
Updated ‘Data specification and technical guidance’.