Understanding surrogate outcomes in cancer screening research trials
Cancer Research UK event gives insight into UK NSC position on use of surrogate outcomes in cancer screening trials.
UK NSC Secretariat team
The UK National Screening Committee Secretariat team supports the independent scientific committee in carrying out its work. Based within the Department of Health and Social Care, the team manages the committee’s governance, evidence review programme, stakeholder engagement, public consultations and communications. It commissions and oversees evidence reviews, coordinates committee and expert group meetings, develops workplans, supports decision-making processes, and helps make sure UK NSC recommendations are evidence-based and transparent.
Rollout begins of in-service evaluation of SMA screening in England
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Newborn Blood Spot Screening, UK National Screening Committee
The in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy is under way in NHS services in England.
One week left to apply for roles on UK National Screening Committee
There is just one week left to apply for one of the 4 expert roles on the UK National Screening Committee.
The UK NSC’s prostate cancer screening model will remain open and under review
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Adult screening, UK National Screening Committee
The modelling study that informed the UK NSC's updated prostate cancer screening recommendation will be maintained for a further 3 years.
New screening masterclass dates announced
The UK NSC has announced 2 new dates for its screening masterclass: Friday 4 September and Monday 7 December.
Organisations invited to collaborate in expansion of SMA screening evaluation in England
The government has issued a call to collaborate to seek additional funding to extend the evaluation of newborn screening for SMA to all the English screening laboratories.
UK NSC opens consultation on screening for osteoporosis in women
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Adult screening, UK National Screening Committee
The UK NSC has opened a public consultation on screening for osteoporosis in women.
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