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 | Not recommended | |
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 |