UK National Screening Committee

What the UK NSC looks for when considering new screening tests

Posted by: Katy Town, Posted on: 23 June 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

As part of its open call process, the UK NSC can accept proposals for new screening tests that are supported by evidence published in peer-reviewed literature.

Explaining targeted screening

Posted by: Katy Town and Carolina Martinelli, Posted on: 19 June 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The UK NSC welcomes proposals for targeted screening programmes as part of its open call process.

What evidence supports the UK NSC to recommend screening

Posted by: Katy Town, Posted on: 16 June 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The UK NSC looks for strong evidence in relation to the submissions it receives via its open call for topics.

UK NSC 2026 call for topics to open on 1 July

Posted by: Katy Town, Posted on: 10 June 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The UK National Screening Committee's 2026 call for new screening topics will open on 1 July and close on 30 September.

Why screening is not the answer to inconsistently applied clinical guidance

Posted by: Phil Gardner and Carolina Martinelli, Posted on: 8 April 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

Certain screening principles can help support better implementation of clinical guidance without turning that guidance into a screening programme.

UK NSC stakeholder engagement strategy updated

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 6 February 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

UK NSC stakeholder engagement strategy updated after comprehensive review.

Minutes published of UK NSC November 2025 meeting

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 8 January 2026 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The minutes have been published of the UK NSC November 2025 meeting.