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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parvovirus | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Patau's syndrome | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Placenta praevia | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Pre-eclampsia | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Preterm birth | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Rubella susceptibility | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Sickle cell and thalassaemia | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Spinal muscular atrophy | Antenatal, Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Stillbirth | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Syphilis | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Toxoplasmosis | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Varicella susceptibility | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Vasa praevia | Antenatal | Not recommended |