Exciting opportunities to join UK NSC expert groups
Exciting opportunities to join UK NSC expert groups
The UK NSC has 15 vacancies to fill on 3 of its expert advisory groups.
UK NSC is reviewing the latest evidence for additional screening based on breast density
The UK NSC this summer plans to share its review of the latest evidence on whether women with dense breasts should be offered additional breast screening imaging tests.
UK NSC stakeholder discussion groups: could you help?
Would you like to be involved in a UK NSC stakeholder focus group?
NHS AAA Screening Programme proves its effectiveness
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Harriet Strachan, Phil Gardner and Sophie Mitra, Posted on:
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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
A review of data has found that AAA screening in the UK has been effective and has contributed substantially to ongoing reductions in AAA-related deaths.
Consultation opens on newborn screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD)
The UK NSC has opened a public consultation on screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).
Bursaries available for 2025 health screening module
The UK NSC is again offering a small number of bursaries to study the popular health screening module at the University of Warwick.
Sign up for UK NSC online seminar on breast screening and breast density
The next UK NSC seminar, on the topic of breast screening and breast density, will be held on 9 June. You can register for it now.
Nearly 200 people respond to UK NSC stakeholder survey
Many thanks to everyone who responded to the UK NSC stakeholder survey. We will analyse the results and use them to inform any changes needed to the UK NSC stakeholder engagement strategy and activities.
Wealth of evidence highlights the benefits of bowel cancer screening
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and it's a good time to highlight the evidence that clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of bowel cancer screening.
Experts agree how to manage incidental findings in lung cancer screening
The NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme has developed a new national protocol for the management of incidental findings detected by the programme.
New NIHR evidence synthesis groups give major boost to the UK NSC
The National Institute for Health Research is investing millions of pounds to provide the UK NSC with dedicated research expertise.