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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fetal anomalies | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Fetal presentation in pregnancy | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| FMAIT | Antenatal, Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Fragile X | Antenatal, Newborn | Not recommended | OPEN |
| GA1 | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Galactosaemia | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Gaucher disease | Newborn | Not recommended | |
| Genital herpes | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Gestational diabetes | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Glaucoma | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Group B streptococcus | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Growth | Child | Recommended | |
| Haemochromatosis | Adult | Not recommended | |
| HCU | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Hearing (child) | Child | Recommended | |
| Hearing loss (adult) | Adult | Not recommended | |
| Hearing (newborn) | Newborn | Recommended | |
| Hepatitis B | Antenatal | Recommended | |
| Hepatitis C (pregnancy) | Antenatal | Not recommended | |
| Human immunodeficiency virus | Antenatal | Recommended |