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Resources to support screening professionals in their initial training and continuing professional development (CPD).
Screening standards for the NHS newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme.
A reference guide for sample takers in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme
Information explaining diabetic retinopathy, a disease screened for by the NHS diabetic eye screening (DES) programme.
This guidance explains what is required of health professionals carrying out newborn blood spot (NBS) screening.
Information on a baby’s visit to an audiology clinic following referral. Translated versions are also available.
Clinical guidelines for healthcare professionals screening women for breast cancer.
An easy to read leaflet explaining diabetic eye screening (DES).
Changes to the routine childhood vaccination schedule from 1 July 2025, 1 January 2026 and changes to the selective hepatitis B vaccination programme from 1 July 2025
Guidance setting out the principles and processes for addressing NHS continuing healthcare previously unassessed periods of care requests.
This document helps staff to run an efficient call and recall service for the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
Information for people referred from diabetic eye screening (DES) because they need regular monitoring or treatment.
Antenatal maternity services annual standards return 2025 to 2026
This information is for parents whose baby may have Edwards' syndrome. It can help them talk through the next stages of their care with health professionals.
This leaflet is for pregnant women whose baby may have anencephaly. It can help women talk through the next stages of their care with health professionals.
This leaflet provides information on having a colonoscopy if further tests are needed after using the NHS bowel cancer screening test kit.
This information can help healthcare professionals speak with people, following suspected or confirmed diagnosis of exomphalos.
Information on the programme, including the screening tests, commissioning, quality assurance, education and training.
A practical guide for all staff who come into contact with offenders who might have personality difficulties.
Screening standards for the diabetic eye screening programme.
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