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NIPT rolls out to all areas of England as part of the existing NHS screening pathway for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome

NIPT rolls out to all areas of England as part of the existing NHS screening pathway for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome

All maternity providers across England are now offering non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) as part of the existing NHS screening pathway for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome.

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25 years on: how the UK NSC has transformed screening for the better

Dr Angela Raffle, 30 July 2021 - UK National Screening Committee

The UK National Screening Committee is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Dr Angela Raffle looks back at its creation and how it has transformed screening for the better.

Integrated Screening Outcomes Surveillance Service (ISOSS) reports published

Laura Smeaton, 28 July 2021 - NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme

We are pleased to announce the publication of the first annual ISOSS report, and a one-off retrospective report into congenital syphilis.

Easy guide for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome screening updated thanks to expert users

Liane Powell, 28 July 2021 - NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme

Updated easy guide published that explains NHS screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome, including information about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).

NHS antenatal screening standards data report 2019 to 2020 published

Nadia Permalloo, 27 July 2021 - NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme, NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme, NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme

We are pleased to publish our third NHS antenatal screening standards data report.

New image review tool for ultrasound practitioners

Teresa Lardner, 23 July 2021 - NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme

An image review tool has been developed to help the screening support sonographer working in antenatal screening to review ultrasound images of nuchal translucency and crown rump length.

New ‘all-in-one’ FASP handbook published

Siobhan Alt, Rebecca Al-Ausi and Teresa Lardner, 23 July 2021 - NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme

The newly updated handbook is now available in HTML format, making it easier to use and keep up to date.

New inherited metabolic disease (IMD) information leaflets have been published on GOV.UK

Amy Headley, 22 July 2021 - NHS Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme

PHE has public information leaflets for all NBS conditions, including the IMDs, to support parents throughout screening and diagnosis.

Excellent new video underlines importance of attending NHS diabetic eye screening

Maria Farman, 20 July 2021 - NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

A new short film emphasises the importance of attending regular diabetic eye screening (DES) for everyone living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Updated screening information for GPs and other primary care staff

Dr Jim McMorran, 16 July 2021 - General information

Public Health England has updated its screening information for GPs and practice staff on GOV.UK.

A big thank you to NHS screening services

Anne Stevenson, 9 July 2021 - NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme, NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, NHS Breast Screening Programme, NHS Cervical Screening Programme, NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme

This blog thanks everyone working in the young person and adult screening programmes for the huge efforts made during the COVID-19 pandemic.