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.
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| Condition | Who it affects | Screening recommended | Public comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anaemia | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Antenatal and postnatal mental health | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Asymptomatic bacteriuria | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Bacterial vaginosis | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Blood group & RhD status and red cell alloantibodies | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Chlamydia (pregnancy) | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Cystic fibrosis (pregnancy) | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Down's syndrome | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Edwards' syndrome | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Fetal anomalies | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Fetal presentation in pregnancy | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| FMAIT | Antenatal, Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Genital herpes | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Gestational diabetes | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Group B streptococcus | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Hepatitis B | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Hepatitis C (pregnancy) | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| HTLV | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Human immunodeficiency virus | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Neural tube defect | Antenatal | Recommended |