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The UK NSC has opened a consultation on the latest evidence relating to population screening for dementia.
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has advertised the research call for the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.
The UK NSC this summer plans to share its review of the latest evidence on whether women with dense breasts should be offered additional breast screening imaging tests.
We are asking stakeholders to provide feedback on an evidence summary and its conclusions relating to newborn screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).
A review of data from 2013 to 2023 has found that AAA screening in the UK has been effective and has contributed substantially to ongoing reductions in AAA-related deaths.
The National Institute for Health Research is investing millions of pounds to provide the UK NSC with dedicated research expertise.
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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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