Guidance

NIPE: checks and audits to improve quality and reduce risks

The NHS newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) screening programme processes for ensuring a seamless and safe screening pathway.

• From: NHS England
• Published: 4 July 2018
• Last updated: 30 January 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Each NHS screening programme has a defined pathway. It shows how the individual undergoing screening moves from one stage of the pathway to the next.

Checks are needed at each stage to ensure the individual moves seamlessly and safely through the pathway unless they choose not to. If these checks are not in place there is a risk that an individual does not complete the pathway or the pathway is delayed unnecessarily.

This publication was previously published by Public Health England, which closed on 30 September 2021.

Published 4 July 2018
Last updated 30 January 2025 + show all updates

1. 30 January 2025

   Added clarification that publication was previously published by Public Health England. Changed lead organisation to NHS England. Removed PHE Gateway numbers.

2. 17 April 2019

   Updated 'Newborn and infant physical examination screening checks and audits' template.

3. 4 July 2018

   First published.