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Screening resource cards move online
We have a published a new online version of our resource cards, giving information about screening offered in pregnancy and to babies.
NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
Latest screening KPI data updates
Public Health England has published new data measuring how the 11 NHS screening programmes are performing.
Guide to 2018/19 screening specifications
NHS England has published the 2018 to 2019 service specifications - important reading for those involved in the commissioning and provision of screening services in England.
Importance of feedback in newborn hearing screening
My name is Lynne Grey (3rd from right) and I am a newborn hearing screening co-ordinator. I want to share something we did in the Northamptonshire hospital I work in to promote the importance of newborn hearing screening - and the feedback we did afterwards.
Say hello to us at the Royal College of Midwives conference!
This year’s Royal College of Midwives (RCM) conference starts today in Manchester with more than 3,500 delegates attending. PHE Screening has a stand where we will be updating delegates on all the antenatal and newborn national screening programmes and answering any questions they may have.
Gail Allan reflects on 16 glorious years in newborn hearing screening
Gail Allan is retiring after 16 years working for the NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP). Here she reflects on her experiences and the successes of the programme.
Easy guides for pregnant women with learning disabilities well received
The Screening tests for you and your baby: easy guides have been well received by health professionals and the public, an evaluation project has found.
New quality assurance e-learning screening modules
We've launched 3 e-learning modules aimed at our screening quality assurance service staff and the professional and clinical advisors who provide specialist expertise.
Reviewing our screening resource cards for midwives
Information about replacing our credit card sized collection of plastic resource cards which support midwives in their conversations about screening with women and their families, to facilitate informed choices.
Level 3 screening diploma: what professionally regulated staff need to know
Completion of the level 3 diploma is required for screeners who are not qualified healthcare professionals currently on a professional register. Qualified professionals working in the AAA or DES programmes only need to complete the units of the diploma that are relevant to their role.