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UK NSC: screening explained
This document collection includes information about what screening is, different types of screening programme, and the pros and cons of screening.
Screening explained
‘Population screening explained’ describes the screening process and provides a timeline of the UK screening programmes currently available throughout a person’s life.
The ‘UK National Screening Committee: screening in healthcare’ manual explains the evidence base, policy requirements, implementation processes, quality assurance requirements and core pathway components for screening programmes.
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Published 28 August 2025