UK NSC Recommendations
This list summarises whether population screening is currently recommended for a condition or not, and if it is open to public comments at this time.
Recommendations are reviewed regularly, usually every 3 years. Use the filters to read the details of the findings and supporting documents from the most recent review.
| Condition | Who it affects | Screening recommended | Public comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal aortic aneurysm | Adult | Recommended | |
| Alcohol misuse | Adult | Not recommended | |
| ALD | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Amino acid metabolism disorders | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Anaemia | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Asymptomatic bacteriuria | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Atrial fibrillation | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Bacterial vaginosis | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Biliary atresia | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Biotinidase deficiency | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Bladder cancer | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Blood group & RhD status and red cell alloantibodies | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Bowel cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
| Breast cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
| Cervical cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
| Chlamydia (adult) | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Chlamydia (pregnancy) | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Coeliac Disease | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Congenital adrenal hyperplasia | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Congenital cataracts | Newborn | Recommended |