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NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme

Changes ahead for the national screening system

Details of changes to the national screening system from 1 October, due to the closure of Public Health England.

Addition of non-invasive test to screening for Down’s syndrome, Edward’s syndrome, Patau’s syndrome

A new test will be added to the screening programme for Down’s syndrome, Edward’s syndrome, Patau’s syndrome.

The UK National Screening Committee: Positive Recommendations

An update on positive recommendations by the UK's independent expert screening committee (UK NSC).