Guidance

CHT suspected: description in brief

Information for parents about congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) following a baby’s 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. Removed PDF.

  2. 30 October 2021

     Added plain A4 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

     Converted attachment from PDF to HTML.

  5. 10 April 2018

     Leaflet updated to comply with style and branding guidelines after formal review.

  6. 1 August 2012

     First published.

Applies to England

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Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) suspected

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Information and advice for parents of babies with suspected CHT following newborn blood spot screening. Healthcare professionals should use it to support their conversations with parents.