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UK NSC 2026 call for topics to open on 1 July

UK NSC 2026 call for topics to open on 1 July

The UK National Screening Committee's 2026 call for new screening topics will open on 1 July and close on 30 September.

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Health Screening module unlocks opportunities and deepens understanding

Posted by: Elizabeth Luckett, Posted on: 30 October 2023 - Categories: General

Popular master’s level course can open up exciting opportunities to further develop your career in the world of screening.

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Progress update on UK NSC work to assess newborn screening for SMA 

Posted by: Jo Harcombe, Posted on: 19 October 2023 - Categories: General

Commissioning and procurement of the new SMA screening cost-effectiveness model has begun and scoping work for the in-service evaluation is progressing well.

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New screening masterclass dates announced

Posted by: Maryam Abdu, Posted on: 16 October 2023 - Categories: General

New dates have been announced for our popular screening masterclass. Book now to avoid missing out.

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Our friends in the north: UK NSC hosts annual Nordic Screening Network meeting

Posted by: Professor Anne Mackie, Posted on: 10 October 2023 - Categories: General

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.

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Diabetic eye screening changes for people at lower risk in England

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 3 October 2023 - Categories: Diabetic Eye Screening, General

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.

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UK NSC announces new screening seminars

Posted by: Andrew Anderson, Posted on: 15 September 2023 - Categories: General

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.

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Patient and public voice reps needed for blood spot task group project

Posted by: Silvia Lombardo, Posted on: 1 September 2023 - Categories: General

The UK NSC's blood spot task group is looking for 2 patient and public voice representatives to support one of its core projects.

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UK NSC’s next annual call for topics will open on 1 July 2024

Posted by: Professor Sir Mike Richards, Posted on: 15 August 2023 - Categories: General

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.

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UK NSC authors explore newborn blood spot screening best practice across Europe  

Posted by: Silvia Lombardo, Posted on: 10 August 2023 - Categories: General

New manuscript explores how newborn blood spot screening policy development and screening practice in the UK compares with patient-led EURORDIS principles.

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We’re looking for an experienced screening midwife who’d like to help the work of the UK NSC

Posted by: Tsitsi Muchayingeyi and Jo Harcombe, Posted on: 8 August 2023 - Categories: General

The UK NSC is looking to add dedicated midwifery expertise to its pool of expert professional clinical advisers.

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