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Julie Wilcox

Newborn Blood Spot Fail Safe Project Lead

Full implementation of newborn blood spot failsafe system is great news for all babies born in England

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A midwife taking a blood spot from baby's heel.

The NHS Newborn Blood Spot (NBS) Screening Programme uses a heel prick test to screen newborn babies for 9 rare but serious conditions. Babies who test positive can then be treated early, improving their health and, in some cases, preventing …