Guidance

CHT further information for families

Information for parents about congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) following a baby’s positive screening test result.

• From: NHS England
• Published: 1 August 2012
• Last updated: 4 April 2025
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  1. 4 April 2025

     Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed reference to screening helpdesk. Removed references to PHE. Deleted PDF.

  2. 30 October 2021

     Added PDF version for printing, to provide for people unable to access this information online.

  3. 26 July 2021

     Added link to PDF version of the information.

  4. 12 August 2020

     Information converted from PDF to HTML and updated.

  5. 10 April 2018

     Updated leaflet artwork and branding after formal review.

  6. 1 August 2012

     First published.

Applies to England

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CHT: further information for families

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For families where a baby has been confirmed as having CHT following newborn blood spot screening. Healthcare professionals should use it to support conversations with parents.

A shorter version, for parents of babies with a CHT suspected result, is also available.