Minutes published of UK NSC November 2025 meeting
Minutes published of UK NSC November 2025 meeting
The minutes have been published of the UK NSC November 2025 meeting.
UK NSC recommends HPV self-sampling option for under-screened women in cervical screening programme
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Cervical Screening, UK National Screening Committee
The UK NSC has recommended that women who never or rarely attend their routine cervical screening appointments could be offered a self-sampling test option.
Consultation opens on population screening for dementia
The UK NSC has opened a consultation on the latest evidence relating to population screening for dementia.
SMA Screening ISE partnership board updated on NIHR research call
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has advertised the research call for the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
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.