Partners updated on SMA screening project workstreams
The SMA Screening In-service evaluation (ISE) Partnership Board held its latest meeting on 17 September, and received updates from partners, stakeholders and expert sub-groups.
Jo Harcombe
Jo is the Head of UK NSC Information and Engagement Management and Deputy to the UK NSC Screening Lead. She is a former senior lecturer in midwifery and women's health and has worked in screening since 2001.
Significant progress made with SMA screening in-service evaluation planning
The latest meeting of the SMA Screening In-service evaluation Partnership Board heard that significant progress had been made with the planning of the newborn screening ISE for spinal muscular atrophy.
SMA screening in-service evaluation update
An update from the third meeting of the spinal muscular atrophy screening in-service evaluation partnership board.
New screening masterclass dates announced
Two new dates have been announced for our popular screening masterclasses in autumn 2024.
Bursaries available for 2024 health screening module
The UK NSC is pleased again to be able to offer a small number of bursaries to applicants wanting to study the health screening module at the University of Warwick.
Partnership board updated on progress with SMA screening evidence review
The UK NSC and its partners were updated on work to review the evidence for newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy at the second meeting of the SMA in-service evaluation partnership board.
New UK NSC guidance explains how conflicts of interest can be mitigated
New UK NSC guidance explains how the committee decides if action is required to mitigate declared conflicts of interest by stakeholders and members.
SMA ISE clinical pathway expert sub-group meets for first time
SMA screening in-service evaluation clinical pathway group holds its first meeting.
Jo and Laura give positive feedback after completing health screening module
Bursary winners encourage other screening professionals to look into studying master's level health screening module.
Working in partnership to plan in-service evaluation of newborn screening for SMA
The UK NSC has held the inaugural meeting of the partnership board which will oversee the development of the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy in real world NHS services.