Progress and next steps in the UK NSC assessment of newborn screening for SMA
UK NSC recommends that a new independent modelling study should be commissioned on screening for spinal muscular atrophy in the UK.
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New dates announced for popular screening masterclass
Book now for a place on our ever popular screening masterclass.
Update on the evaluative rollout of NIPT in England
Update on the evaluative rollout of non-invasive prenatal testing in the existing NHS screening programme for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome in England.
Report highlights a busy year of firsts for the UK NSC
Annual report published summarising the work and achievements of the UK NSC in the first year under its expanded remit.
Bursaries available for popular health screening course
We are pleased to again be able to offer a small number of bursaries to study the health screening module at the University of Warwick.
Wales follows Scotland and Northern Ireland in implementing low risk diabetic eye screening pathway
Wales has followed Scotland and Northern Ireland in implementing the UK NSC's recommendation for a low risk diabetic eye screening pathway.
New guidance on submitting screening research requests to the UK NSC
We have published new guidance for researchers who wish to submit research requests to the UK NSC's research and methodology group.
HPValidate cervical screening self-sampling study nears completion
Update on study to help find out if self-sampling could be offered as an alternative future option alongside the clinician-taken cervical screening test
Evaluation of NHS newborn screening for SCID extended to March 2024
The practical evaluation of screening for severe combined immunodeficiency in English NHS services is being extended until the end of March 2024. Interim data from the evaluation is encouraging.
Progress on practical projects to support the UK NSC in making newborn blood spot screening recommendations
A summary note has been published of the latest meeting of the UK National Screening Committee's Blood Spot Task Group when members were updated on progress on 4 of its 5 core projects.