New screening masterclass dates announced
Two new dates have been announced for our popular screening masterclasses in autumn 2024.
General
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.
UK NSC screening seminars: let us know what you'd like us to cover
Send us your ideas for topics to cover at future UK NSC online screening seminars.
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.
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.