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Information on the programme, including the screening tests, commissioning, quality assurance, education and training.
This provides details for screening providers on moving from printed leaflets to digital alternatives.
The NHS newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme processes for ensuring a seamless and safe screening pathway.
Information for parents about congenital hypothyroidism (CHT) following a baby’s screening test result.
Monthly publication of statistics from the Maternity Services Data Set.
Form for notifying the newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme of a cystic fibrosis (CF) diagnosis that was not detected by screening.
Study assesses mortality, developmental impairments and nutritional status of low-birthweight children
This guide sets out what population screening is, how it works, and its limitations.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Screening laboratories can use these template letters to contact clinicians about a presumed positive newborn screening result for inherited metabolic diseases.
A new government campaign will be launched to support parents as research highlights some are unaware their baby's mental health impacts their early development.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
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