Project Overview

To support the implementation and monitoring of the National Strategy, the Department of Health is seeking to develop a Common Data Set for Sexual Health (CDSSH). The Common Data Set is intended to provide a single, standard structure for collecting data on sexual health within the National Health Service. It will apply to all settings providing sexual health services such as Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM) clinics, contraceptive services, integrated sexual health services and primary care. 
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What is the Common Data Set

The common data set is a set of core information to be collected about patients that present with any symptomatic or asymptomatic sexual health issues, e.g. to obtain contraceptive advice, to receive diagnostic tests for suspected STIs or possible pregnancy. 
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Policy Papers – implications 
Various Government strategy and policy  papers have influenced the development of the CDSSH, most notably, the National Strategy for Sexual Health.
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