New guidance on submitting screening research requests to the UK NSC

Posted by: Professor Sian Taylor-Phillips, Posted on: 22 June 2023 - Categories: General

We have published new guidance for researchers who wish to submit research requests to the UK NSC's research and methodology group.

HPValidate cervical screening self-sampling study nears completion 

Posted by: Charlotte Mills, Posted on: 21 June 2023 - Categories: General

Update on study to help find out if self-sampling could be offered as an alternative future option alongside the clinician-taken cervical screening test

Evaluation of NHS newborn screening for SCID extended to March 2024

Posted by: Professor Anne Mackie, Posted on: 13 June 2023 - Categories: General

The practical evaluation of screening for severe combined immunodeficiency in English NHS services is being extended until the end of March 2024. Interim data from the evaluation is encouraging.

Progress on practical projects to support the UK NSC in making newborn blood spot screening recommendations

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 1 June 2023 - Categories: General

A summary note has been published of the latest meeting of the UK National Screening Committee's Blood Spot Task Group when members were updated on progress on 4 of its 5 core projects.