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 |
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ALD | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Amino acid metabolism disorders | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Biliary atresia | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Biotinidase deficiency | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Congenital cataracts | Newborn | Recommended | |
Congenital heart disease | Newborn | Recommended | |
Congenital hypothyroidism | Newborn | Recommended | |
Cryptorchidism | Newborn | Recommended | |
Cystic fibrosis (newborn) | Newborn | Recommended | |
Developmental dislocation of the hip | Newborn | Recommended | |
Duchenne muscular dystrophy | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Fatty-acid oxidation disorders | Newborn | Not recommended | |
FMAIT | Antenatal, Newborn | Not recommended | |
GA1 | Newborn | Recommended | |
Galactosaemia | Newborn | Not recommended | |
Gaucher disease | Newborn | Not recommended | |
HCU | Newborn | Recommended | |
Hearing (newborn) | Newborn | Recommended | |
IVA | Newborn | Recommended |