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Why screening is not the answer to inconsistently applied clinical guidance

Why screening is not the answer to inconsistently applied clinical guidance

Certain screening principles can help support better implementation of clinical guidance without turning that guidance into a screening programme.

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UK NSC consults on antenatal screening for hepatitis C virus

Posted by: Carolina Martinelli, Posted on: 11 March 2026 - Categories: Antenatal screening

The UK NSC has opened a consultation on evidence relating to antenatal screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV).

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Stakeholders provide valuable feedback on evidence for screening for coeliac disease in adults

Posted by: Cristina Visintin, Posted on: 10 March 2026 - Categories: Adult screening

Stakeholder responses will help shape more in-depth work that the UK NSC plans to commission on screening for coeliac disease.

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Researchers and suppliers give UK NSC insights into novel cervical screening technologies

Posted by: Katy Town, Posted on: 2 March 2026 - Categories: Cervical Screening

The UK NSC hosted a roundtable engagement day with 10 organisations to discuss emerging, novel developments relevant to cervical screening tests.

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UK NSC consults on screening for biliary atresia in newborns

Posted by: Dr David Thompson, Posted on: 25 February 2026 - Categories: Newborn screening

The UK NSC has opened a consultation on evidence relating to screening for biliary atresia in newborns.

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UK NSC consults on targeted antenatal screening for HTLV-1

Posted by: Rebecca Dliwayo, Posted on: 18 February 2026 - Categories: Antenatal screening

The UK NSC has opened a consultation on evidence relating to targeted antenatal screening for Human T-lymphotropic virus 1.

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UK NSC stakeholder engagement strategy updated

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 6 February 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

UK NSC stakeholder engagement strategy updated after comprehensive review.

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More sensitive bowel cancer screening test implemented in line with UK NSC recommendation

Posted by: Harriet Strachan and Dr Becky Maclean, Posted on: 26 January 2026 - Categories: Bowel Cancer Screening

The NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme in England has increased the sensitivity of bowel cancer screening faecal immunochemical test in line with the UK NSC recommendation.

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Cross-partner working on targeted screening: UK NSC, NICE and HIS

Posted by: Carolina Martinelli, Roberta James and Dr Sarah Byron, Posted on: 19 January 2026 - Categories: General, UK National Screening Committee

UK NSC works with the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) to help improve early detection of health conditions.

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Consultation opens on evidence relating to screening for COPD

Posted by: Peggie Huangfu, Posted on: 13 January 2026 - Categories: Adult screening

The UK NSC has opened a consultation on evidence relating to screening for COPD.

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Minutes published of UK NSC November 2025 meeting

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 8 January 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The minutes have been published of the UK NSC November 2025 meeting.

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The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) advises ministers and the NHS in the 4 UK countries about all aspects of population screening and supports implementation of
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