Beth’s love of problem-solving is ideal for her UK NSC role
Profile of UK NSC test expert member Professor Bethany Shinkins.
General
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
UK NSC’s multi-layered approach to understanding multi-cancer detection tests
The UK NSC is working to understand multi-cancer detection tests and their possible impact on screening through multiple strands of work.
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.
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.
SCID screening in-service evaluation: analysis of results under way
The evaluation of screening babies for severe combined immune deficiency in the NHS has come to an end and the results are being analysed.
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.
Anne’s ethical principles forged in tandem careers
UK NSC's clinical ethicist members has tandem passions in work and leisure.
UK NSC endorses modification to antenatal screening offered for Edwards’ syndrome
UK NSC recommends addition of quadruple test to the antenatal screening pathway for Edwards' syndrome.