Guidance

GUMCAD: starter pack

Summary of how to submit data to GUMCAD, the surveillance system for sexually transmitted infections, for all commissioned sexual health services in England.

From:
UK Health Security Agency
Published
3 April 2013
Last updated
27 January 2026 — See all updates

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GUMCAD: starter pack

Ref: GOV-19863

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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.

This guidance provides a brief reference guide for submission of GUMCAD data. It should be read alongside the GUMCAD clinical guidelines which provide more detailed guidance on clinical data definitions and how to submit GUMCAD data to UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

Updates to this page

Published 3 April 2013
Last updated 27 January 2026 + show all updates

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