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Progress update on UK NSC work to assess newborn screening for SMA
Commissioning and procurement of the new SMA screening cost-effectiveness model has begun and scoping work for the in-service evaluation is progressing well.
New screening masterclass dates announced
New dates have been announced for our popular screening masterclass. Book now to avoid missing out.
Our friends in the north: UK NSC hosts annual Nordic Screening Network meeting
The UK NSC hosted the annual meeting of the Nordic Screening Network, sharing learning with screening colleagues from Denmark, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.
Diabetic eye screening changes for people at lower risk in England
The NHS in England will this month start inviting people at lower risk of diabetic retinopathy for diabetic eye screening every 2 years instead of every year.
UK NSC announces new screening seminars
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) today launches a programme of online seminars for stakeholders. There are currently 3 to choose from and they are all free.
Patient and public voice reps needed for blood spot task group project
The UK NSC's blood spot task group is looking for 2 patient and public voice representatives to support one of its core projects.
UK NSC’s next annual call for topics will open on 1 July 2024
In order to streamline the process, the UK National Screening Committee's consolidated single annual call process will in future open each year on 1 July and close on 30 September.
UK NSC authors explore newborn blood spot screening best practice across Europe
New manuscript explores how newborn blood spot screening policy development and screening practice in the UK compares with patient-led EURORDIS principles.
We’re looking for an experienced screening midwife who’d like to help the work of the UK NSC
The UK NSC is looking to add dedicated midwifery expertise to its pool of expert professional clinical advisers.