Changes ahead for the national screening system
Changes ahead for the national screening system
Details of changes to the national screening system from 1 October, due to the closure of Public Health England.
Rigorous testing process ensures quality and safety of breast screening equipment
The Breast Screening Programme screens around 2 million women every year and we carry out rigorous evaluations of the mammography equipment used by the programme.
AAA screening: getting together to share good practice across London
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NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
As regional head of the Screening Quality Assurance Service (SQAS) in London, I was delighted to host around 45 delegates at the capital’s first abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening networking and learning event on 27 November 2015.
UK NSC stakeholder conference: food for thought around table top discussions
The first UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) stakeholder conference took place in December. This inaugural event was attended by 100 stakeholders and we were delighted with feedback. My colleague, Nick Johnstone-Waddell, has already blogged about the day and those of …
Delivering accessible screening information to trusts
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Mike Harris, Posted on:
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General information, NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme, NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme, NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination, NHS Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme, NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme
25 February 2016: Please note that the new easy read versions of Screening tests for you and your baby, which are featured in this blog post, have been temporarily withdrawn and are not currently available Every maternity trust in England …
Failsafe 'return of serve' ensures screening referrals are safe
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Nadia Permalloo and Lisa Summers, Posted on:
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NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme, Screening Quality Assurance Service
I wonder if you, like me, watched last year's television coverage of Andy Murray helping Great Britain to win the Davis Cup. It was a truly proud moment for Britain. Andy’s return of serve made me think of a critical point …
Why good quality blood spot samples are vital for screening results
The newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme aims to identify babies who have one of 9 rare but serious conditions. All babies in England are offered this screening test, ideally when they are 5 days old. The test is done …
Getting ready for the end of rubella screening in pregnancy in England
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Sharon Webb, Posted on:
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NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme, UK National Screening Committee
Wednesday, 27 January 2016, was a momentous day for the NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening (IDPS) programme.
A poem of persuasion to pursue participation in our PHE Screening poll
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New reports will help improve grading of diabetic eye screening images
Graders are essential to the success of diabetic eye screening (DES). We rely on their expertise to detect sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy early in order to prevent sight loss.
Tracking each step of the antenatal screening pathway
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Nadia Permalloo and Siobhan O’Callaghan, Posted on:
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Screening Quality Assurance Service
Have you ever bought an item from one of the major online retailers? You can check availability of stock, process your payment and confirm a suitable delivery date and time – all online. In many cases you can also track …