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The UK NSC has recommended that women who never or rarely attend their routine cervical screening appointments could be offered a self-sampling test option.

The UK NSC has opened a consultation on the latest evidence relating to population screening for dementia.

The recent UK NSC online seminar on breast screening and breast density attracted more than 300 attendees.

The National Institute for Health and Care Research has advertised the research call for the in-service evaluation of newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy.

The UK NSC this summer plans to share its review of the latest evidence on whether women with dense breasts should be offered additional breast screening imaging tests.

We are asking stakeholders to provide feedback on an evidence summary and its conclusions relating to newborn screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).

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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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