Guidance

CHT suspected: description in brief

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

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 1 August 2012
• Last updated: 30 October 2021 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) suspected

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CHT suspected: description in brief – for print

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Details

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.

This information is available in A4 PDF format (in English) to print out and provide for people who cannot access digital information (see list above).

Contact the Screening helpdesk with any queries about this publication, making sure you include its full title.

Published 1 August 2012
Last updated 30 October 2021 + show all updates

1. 30 October 2021

   Added plain A4 PDF version for printing, to provide for people unable to access this information online.

2. 26 July 2021

   Added link to PDF version of the information.

3. 12 August 2020

   Converted attachment from PDF to HTML.

4. 10 April 2018

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

5. 1 August 2012

   First published.