Avoiding delays in newborn blood spot sample delivery over Easter
How to prepare for possible delays in delivery of newborn blood spot samples over bank holidays.
Lucy Pylypiw
Lucy is Project Lead for the NHS Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme, based in London. Since joining the programme in 2011, she has worked on a wide range of projects including the development of new standards, policies and professional and patient information. Lucy’s background is in biology and science publishing and she completed an MSc in Health Policy in 2014.
Honour from the Queen for inspirational national blood spot screening lead
PHE's newborn blood spot programme manager has praised her 'inspirational' colleague Professor Jim Bonham for his well-deserved MBE.
Have your say on the newborn blood spot programme standards
Over the past few months we’ve been carrying out a minor review of the 2017 newborn blood spot (NBS) standards. We’re now at the most important stage – the point where we ask for your views. We’re launching a consultation …
New e-learning on newborn blood spot samples
We’ve launched a new e-learning module on blood spot screening samples that explains what could happen if a baby has a poor quality sample. Check it out today!
Newborn blood spot screening guidance update
We’ve updated our guidance on offering newborn blood spot (NBS) screening to movers in under a year of age without available results.
The guidance is changing because 3 out of the 4 UK countries now offer NBS screening for all 9 conditions recommended by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC).
Midwives – are you discussing residual blood spots with parents?
...to complete screening. The screening laboratory stores them for a minimum of 5 years. Laboratories use residual blood spots to check screening results, for testing equipment or methods, and for...
Checks and audits to improve quality and reduce risks in sickle cell and thalassaemia screening
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NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme
...find out if they’re at risk of having a baby with sickle cell disease or thalassaemia major, which are serious inherited blood conditions. This gives parents time to consider the...
Embracing the past and present at international screening meeting
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General information, NHS Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme, NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme
Guests from more than 35 countries gathered in the sunshine in The Hague for the 9th International Society for Neonatal Screening (ISNS) conference.