EFFORTS to improve the sexual health of Swindon youngsters will come under the microscope this week.

A chlamydia screening programme was launched by Swindon Primary Care Trust earlier this year.

The idea was to spread the word about the infection, raise awareness and get more young people thinking about ways of protecting themselves.

The condition is most common in men and women aged between 16 and 25, is not easily noticeable and if left untreated can cause infertility or problems in pregnancies.

Now, just a few months into the programme, health bosses will meet this week to hear feedback about if the programme is working.

Raine Williams, a nurse co-ordinator for Swindon and Wiltshire's chlamydia screening programme, said: "The point of this event is to find out how those offering the service feel it is going now two months have passed, and how to ensure we keep improving on the delivery of the programme.

"We feel confident that the feedback will be very positive."

The update will take place at University of Bath in Swindon's Oakfield Campus on Wednesday between 9am and 1pm.