UK National Screening Committee
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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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Rollout begins of in-service evaluation of SMA screening in England
The in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy is under way in NHS services in England.

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Understanding surrogate outcomes in cancer screening research trials
Cancer Research UK event report gives insight into UK NSC position on use of surrogate outcomes in cancer screening trials.

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UK NSC opens consultation on screening for osteoporosis in women
The UK National Screening Committee has opened a 12-week public consultation on evidence relating to screening for osteoporosis in women.

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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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