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Minutes published of UK NSC March 2026 meeting
The UK NSC has published the minutes of its March 2026 meeting, including an updated prostate cancer screening recommendation.
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Sign up for seminar on an evaluation of the impacts of newborn screening for SCID
A joint UK NSC / NHS England seminar on 16 June will look at research into how newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency impacts on both parents and clinical services
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ISE of newborn screening for SMA set to begin in England from October 2026
The in-service evaluation (ISE) of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is scheduled to start in October 2026.
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UK NSC: about the UK National Screening Committee
Information about the role and structure of the UK NSC.
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UK NSC: evidence, consultations and reviews
Information about how the UK NSC makes screening recommendations, and how stakeholders and members of the public can be involved.
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UK NSC: screening explained
This document collection includes information about what screening is, different types of screening programme, and the pros and cons of screening.
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The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) advises ministers and the NHS in the 4 UK countries about all aspects of screening and supports implementation of screening programmes.
UK NSC is part of the Department of Health and Social Care, the Welsh Government, The Scottish Government, and the Department of Health (Northern Ireland).
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