Provenance
Created by SPS, the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH), the British Association of HIV (BHIVA) and the support of specialist stakeholders working within clinical practice for sexual health services.
Published versions
Version 3.0 of this PGD template, valid from February 2027, has been published to allow organisations to undertake local governance processes in a timely manner.
Version 2.2 of this PGD template remains currently valid and will be removed from this page on its expiry (31st January 2027).
PGD template attachment
The template PGD is attached below to download and use in conjunction with our implementation advice (SPS page).
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Update history
- V3.0 template published. Explanatory text regarding versions published added.
- Republished
- Version 2.2 template replaced with accessible format template
- Updated PGD template published - updated exclusion criteria to remove keratinised warts to reflect updated BASHH guidance. Added information on application, HPV vaccine, and patient information leaflet.
- Expired V1 PGD template removed
- Version 2.1 published due to product discontinuation (8.1.24 note 2.0 reference updated to 2.1)
- Version 2.0 published
- Title, URL and summary amended.
- Published