UK National Screening Committee
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UK NSC 2026 call for topics to open on 1 July
The UK National Screening Committee’s 2026 open call will run from 1 July to 30 September. This is our regular opportunity for stakeholders to submit screening proposals to the committee.
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UK NSC consults on screening for cardiac conditions associated with sudden cardiac death in young people
The UK NSC is consulting on evidence relating to screening for cardiac conditions that may cause sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young people.
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Minutes published of UK NSC March 2026 meeting
The UK NSC has published the minutes of its March 2026 meeting, including an updated prostate cancer screening recommendation.
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UK NSC: about the UK National Screening Committee
Information about the role and structure of the UK NSC.
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UK NSC: evidence, consultations and reviews
Information about how the UK NSC makes screening recommendations, and how stakeholders and members of the public can be involved.
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UK NSC: screening explained
This document collection includes information about what screening is, different types of screening programme, and the pros and cons of screening.
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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.
UK NSC is part of the Department of Health and Social Care, the Welsh Government, The Scottish Government, and the Department of Health (Northern Ireland).
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