We have updated the sickle cell and thalassaemia (SCT) screening handbook on GOV.UK.
We have published new guidance that describes the checks and audits needed for antenatal and newborn screening pathways.
We are developing a new IT system that will make the process of collecting and sharing data easier and better.
The sickle cell and thalassaemia data collection and performance analysis report for 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2017 is out now.
We’re asking midwives to fill in a short survey about our credit card sized collection of plastic resource cards giving information about screening offered in pregnancy and to newborn babies.
Here’s a list of every blog issued in January and February 2018.
We have worked with the NHS Choices video team and an animation company to produce a new screening animation, which in just 2 ½ minutes explains all the types of screening offered during pregnancy and for newborn babies.
The NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme has organised 2 laboratory update days in April.
An evaluation of our Screening tests for you and your baby easy guides will help us to share good practice that will benefit pregnant women with learning disabilities across the country.
Did you know that if you are a senior registered nurse or midwife, you may be able to transition to a career as a genetic counsellor? You can do this by completing a short course or by completing a master’s degree.