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UK NSC public consultations
This guide provides details of current (open) UK NSC consultations, previous (closed) consultations and descriptions of the types of consultation we run.
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UK NSC consultation on prostate cancer screening closes
The 12-week public consultation that opened on Friday 28 November 2025 has closed.
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Researchers and suppliers give UK NSC insights into novel cervical screening technologies
The UK NSC hosted a roundtable engagement day with 10 organisations to discuss emerging, novel developments relevant to cervical screening tests.
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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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What we do
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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