Pinging in the changes – update on text messaging in screening
PHE has collaborated with Imperial College London to improve our guidance around text message reminders in the NHS screening programmes.
Short film helps reassure people about Covid safety of NHS diabetic eye screening clinics
Short film helps reassure people about the measures in place to keep them safe at diabetic eye screening appointments.
25 years on: how the UK NSC has transformed screening for the better
The UK National Screening Committee is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Dr Angela Raffle looks back at its creation and how it has transformed screening for the better.
Easy guide for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome screening updated thanks to expert users
Updated easy guide published that explains NHS screening for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome, including information about non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).
New inherited metabolic disease (IMD) information leaflets have been published on GOV.UK
PHE has public information leaflets for all NBS conditions, including the IMDs, to support parents throughout screening and diagnosis.
Excellent new video underlines importance of attending NHS diabetic eye screening
A new short film emphasises the importance of attending regular diabetic eye screening (DES) for everyone living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Cancer Research UK’s role in supporting health professionals on informed choice in NHS screening
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Rachael Ogley, Posted on:
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General information, NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, NHS Breast Screening Programme, NHS Cervical Screening Programme
In this guest blog, CRUK explains how health professionals have an important role to play in supporting people to make an informed choice to access cancer screening.
Supporting informed choice in NHS screening – a view from Cancer Research UK
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General information, NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, NHS Breast Screening Programme, NHS Cervical Screening Programme
Public Health England Screening asked Cancer Research UK to tell us about their work on informed choice. Sophia Lowes, a health information manager at CRUK, tells us more.
NIPT to be evaluated as a new part of NHS screening pathway for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome
Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) was today added to the existing NHS screening pathway for Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome and Patau’s syndrome.
Support for people who feel anxious about attending cervical screening
New national information resource published for people who find it hard to attend cervical screening appointments.