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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congenital cataracts | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Congenital heart disease | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Congenital hypothyroidism | Newborn | Recommended | |
| COPD | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Cryptorchidism | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Cystic fibrosis (newborn) | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Cystic fibrosis (pregnancy) | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Cytomegalovirus | All ages | Not recommended | OPEN |
| Dementia | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Depression | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Developmental dislocation of the hip | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Development & behaviour | Child | Not recommended | |
| Diabetes | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Diabetic retinopathy | Adult | Recommended | |
| Down's syndrome | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Duchenne muscular dystrophy | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Edwards' syndrome | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Familial hypercholesterolaemia (adult) | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Familial hypercholesterolaemia (child) | Child | Not recommended | |
| Fatty-acid oxidation disorders | Newborn | Not recommended |