Updated version of NIPE SMART IT system released
We are pleased to announce that an updated version (5.7) of NIPE SMART will be available to users on 13 February.
Bath’s newborn screening team scoops award for innovation
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Victoria Mainstone, Posted on:
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NHS Newborn Blood Spot Screening Programme, NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
A new pathway that has transformed postnatal care earned the newborn screening team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust the team of the month award.
South East London Newborn Hearing Screening Programme is leading the way in KPI performance
Jolanta McCall, of the South East London Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, describes how her service is leading the way in NH2 KPI performance.
How we’ve improved newborn hearing screening and reduced parental anxiety
The NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme screens babies during the first few weeks of their lives to find those who are born with hearing loss.
Sharing best practice in newborn hearing screening to ensure early assessment of babies
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Sonia Segalini and Nadia Permalloo, Posted on:
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NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
Report highlights how best performing newborn hearing screening sites ensure early assessment of screen-positive babies in audiology.
Last chance to get a funded place for CAVA qualification
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Patrick Rankin, Posted on:
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General information, NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme, NHS Diabetic Eye Screening Programme, NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme
From 31 March 2018, Health Education England funding will no longer be available to support screening staff to complete or start the certificate of assessing vocational achievement qualification.
Level 3 diploma for newborn hearing screeners has been well received in Birmingham
"I do feel that I have learnt a lot through working within a clinical environment - much more than I would have done without doing the diploma - so this has definitely developed my role as Newborn Hearing Screener. It has given me confidence and broadened my knowledge."
The level 3 Diploma for Health Screeners launched on 1 April 2016. This national qualification is now a requirement for non-professionally regulated staff working in abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, diabetic eye screening and newborn hearing screening.
User guide published for newborn blood spot failsafe solution
We have published a new user guide for the newborn blood spot failsafe solution on GOV.UK.
Experienced newborn hearing screeners enjoy going back into the classroom
The East Lancashire NHS Trust recognised the importance of developing its staff and provided the funding for existing qualified screeners to complete the level 3 diploma for health screeners to further their personal professional development.
NIPE national team hits the road to update health professionals
The NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Programme (NIPE) held 5 regional events across the country to update health professionals involved in the the national programme.