...NIPT as an additional test to the current combined test. The combined test consists of a blood test and ultrasound scan and we offer it as part of the NHS...
...the NHSP user group got me be involved in testing the new hearing screening IT system, SMaRT4Hearing. I think they hoped my accumulated knowledge would help me bring together the...
In his latest PHE Screening blog post written for his fellow GPs, Dr Jim McMorran looks at primary care issues relating to sickle cell and thalassaemia (SCT) screening.
Today we published the abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening, surveillance and outcome data for the 2015 to 2016 screening year (1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016).
The NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia (SCT) Programme endorses short counselling courses for health professionals who care for families affected by the 2 conditions.
...around the world. It featured major sessions on HPV (human papilloma virus) primary screening and cervical screening. Several speakers discussed the scientific and logistical aspects of implementing HPV primary screening....
We get lots of questions about how to apply duty of candour regulations in screening programmes.
We’ve often discussed on this blog why screening is always a choice. This means that while many people will want to be screened, some won’t. It is our job to make sure the choice someone makes is the right one for them and acted on appropriately.