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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human immunodeficiency virus | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| IVA | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Lung cancer | Adult | Recommended | |
| MCADD | Newborn | Recommended | |
| MSUD | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Neural tube defect | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Patau's syndrome | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| PKU | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Sickle cell and thalassaemia | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Sickle cell disease (newborn) | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Syphilis | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Tyrosinaemia type 1 | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Vision defects | Child | Recommended |