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More than 300,000 babies in England have already been screened for severe combined immunodeficiency in an evaluation run by the UK NSC and NHS England.
UK NSC consultations
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The UK NSC is currently running consultations on screening for pre-eclampsia and human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) type 1.
On 5 September, the UK NSC will open its annual call process when any individual or organisation can suggest a new screening programme.
Annual call proposals can now cover targeted and stratified screening as well as population screening.
Watch video message as Professor Sir Mike Richards officially launches the expanded remit of the UK National Screening Committee.
Prof Richards said: “This is a very exciting time for screening and I am looking forward to this challenge.”
Find out more about the UK NSC approach to reviewing evidence on the use of artificial intelligence technologies in breast screening.
Find out how the new Blood Spot Task Group is helping to inform UK National Screening Committee evaluations into screening for rare diseases.
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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.
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