Exciting opportunities to join UK NSC expert groups
Exciting opportunities to join UK NSC expert groups
The UK NSC has 15 vacancies to fill on 3 of its expert advisory groups.
In-service evaluation in screening programmes
The UK NSC evidence review process guidance has been updated with an expanded definition of in-service evaluation.
UK NSC publishes SMA screening evidence documents
The UK NSC has published a suite of documents relating to the review of evidence on newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
UK NSC consults on extending the in-service evaluation of screening for SCID
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Newborn Blood Spot Screening, UK National Screening Committee
The UK National Screening Committee has opened a consultation on a recommendation to continue the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for SCID in NHS services.
Feedback invited on UK NSC’s work on additional breast screening for women with dense breasts
The UK NSC is seeking feedback on evidence relating to additional breast screening for women with dense breasts.
Norwegian lung cancer screening delegation visit
A team of clinicians and experts from Norway visited England to learn about the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme.
300-plus stakeholders attend UK NSC seminar on breast screening and breast density
The recent UK NSC online seminar on breast screening and breast density attracted more than 300 attendees.
UK NSC recommends HPV self-sampling option for under-screened women in cervical screening programme
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Cervical Screening, UK National Screening Committee
The UK NSC has recommended that women who never or rarely attend their routine cervical screening appointments could be offered a self-sampling test option.
Consultation opens on population screening for dementia
The UK NSC has opened a consultation on the latest evidence relating to population screening for dementia.
SMA Screening ISE partnership board updated on NIHR research call
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has advertised the research call for the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
UK NSC is reviewing the latest evidence for additional screening based on breast density
The UK NSC this summer plans to share its review of the latest evidence on whether women with dense breasts should be offered additional breast screening imaging tests.