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We’re happy to help: how we’re supporting local services to use NIPE SMART
More than 80% of trusts in England are now using the NIPE SMART IT system for recording information relating to the NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE).
NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination
A failsafe officer is for life, not just for Christmas
I’m the antenatal and newborn screening coordinator at Northampton General Hospital. That means I’m responsible for making sure we offer and carry out all antenatal and newborn screening tests correctly for mothers and babies in our care.
New look NIPE e-learning on the way
The NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Screening Programme’s e-learning is being revamped.
Roll up, roll up: this year’s NIPE regional events are coming soon
The NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) team is very pleased to announce we will be holding 5 regional all-day events this May and June.
Latest KPI figures (2016 to 2017 Q2) show how screening programmes are performing
Today we published the key performance indicator (KPI) data for the second quarter of 2016 to 2017 (Q2, July to September 2016). The KPIs are used to measure how the NHS screening programmes are performing and aim to give a …
Launch of easy read versions of Screening tests for you and your baby
One of the values we hold dear in PHE Screening is supporting individuals to make an informed choice about screening.
We’ve updated the antenatal and newborn screening programmes e-learning resource
We’ve updated the antenatal and newborn screening e-learning module in line with clinical best practice and quality assurance requirements.
Newborn pulse oximetry screening pilot update
The quick and painless pulse oximetry screening test can help detect whether there is enough oxygen in a newborn baby’s blood.
Screening stand proves big draw for midwives at RCM conference
More than 1,000 midwives, students and other health professionals flocked to the Harrogate International Centre for this year’s Royal College of Midwives (RCM) conference on 19 and 20 October.
New translated versions of newborn screening leaflets available
We aim to ensure NHS screening programmes are equally accessible to everyone who is eligible for testing.