New fetal anomaly screening standard introduced
PHE Screening has introduced a new standard into the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP).
New standards for newborn blood spot screening
The revised standards have been published and will be implemented from 1 April.
Screening data and information objectives
Standards are one of the ways we can see how well national screening programmes are performing. Find out how the data team at PHE will be working to publish high-quality information on screening in 2019/20.
Sharing best practice to improve early access to sickle cell and thalassaemia screening
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NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme
Early access to sickle cell and thalassaemia screening is important in giving time to women and couples to consider their options. Performance varies across the country, so we are sharing some best practice tips and a new checklist tool.
Infectious diseases in pregnancy screening data report out
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NHS Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy Screening Programme
The 2016 to 2017 infectious diseases in pregnancy screening (IDPS) programme standards report is out now.
New approach to national screening standards
We have published the PHE Screening standards framework which gives a clear step-by-step guide about how we develop, review and publish standards.
Updated standards published for sickle cell and thalassaemia screening
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NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme
We have updated the national standards for the NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia (SCT) Screening Programme.
New guidance for staff leading a breast screening service
Today we publish new guidance for staff involved in organising and leading local breast screening services.
Guide to 2018/19 screening specifications
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General information, NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme, NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, NHS Breast Screening Programme, NHS Cervical Screening Programme, 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
NHS England has published the 2018 to 2019 service specifications - important reading for those involved in the commissioning and provision of screening services in England.
Cervical screening consolidated standards out
We have just published our new consolidated screening standards for the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.