Natalie brings sociological perspective to work of UK NSC
Profile on Professor Natalie Armstrong, the UK NSC’s implementation scientist expert
Mike Harris
Mike is the UK NSC head of public and professional engagement, information and knowledge. A former journalist, he has worked in screening since 2010.
Beth’s love of problem-solving is ideal for her UK NSC role
Profile of UK NSC test expert member Professor Bethany Shinkins.
Annual report highlights examples of UK NSC’s evolution and innovation
Today we have published the UK NSC annual report, summarising the committee’s work and achievements during the year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
2024 annual call for topics is open
The UK NSC’s 2024 annual call for new screening topics has opened, giving stakeholders the chance to propose potential new screening programmes, new technologies we have not previously reviewed, modifications to current screening programmes, or early updates to topics the committee has considered recently.
Greg’s passion for improving health and following the evidence
Greg Fell brings public health passion and expertise to key role on the UK NSC.
Anne’s ethical principles forged in tandem careers
UK NSC's clinical ethicist members has tandem passions in work and leisure.
Graham excited by challenges facing the evolving UK NSC
Dr Graham Shortland OBE talks about his roles on the UK NSC as vice-chair and a paediatric specialist and the exciting challenges facing the committee.
Anneke helps the UK NSC navigate the complexities of genetics
Anneke helps the UK NSC navigate the complexities of clinical genetics evidence in screening when public expectations about the ability of genetics to predict ill health are running high.
English government endorses recommendation to screen newborns for tyrosinaemia
The English government has endorsed the UK National Screening Committee’s recommendation to add hereditary tyrosinaemia type 1 to the conditions screened for by the NHS Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme.
Screening research: who does what?
Important factors, roles and responsibilities to consider for anyone wanting to conduct research or evaluation into screening.