Screening programmes across the UK
Differences in screening policy and implementation across the UK.
Overview
Each UK country sets its own screening policy based on the recommendations of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC). This means that there can be some differences in the screening offered.
Screening in Wales
In Wales, ministers set screening policy based on the advice of the UK NSC and the Wales Screening Committee.
See a list of the current screening programmes in Wales.
Screening in Scotland
In Scotland, ministers set screening policy based on the advice from the UK NSC and the Scottish Screening Committee.
See a list of the current screening programmes in Scotland.
Screening in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, the health minister sets screening policy based on the advice of the UK NSC and the Northern Ireland Screening Committee.
See a list of the current screening programmes in Northern Ireland.
Screening in England
In England, ministers set screening policy based on the advice of the UK NSC.
See a list of the current screening programmes in England.