Nhs England
Use this guide to:
- download tools to help explain screening
- access e-learning
- access programme specific training
- sign up for screening training
e-Learning
Most e-learning for the NHS screening programmes is available on the e-Learning for Healthcare (e-LfH) website. This includes the introduction to population screening module, which explains what screening is and how screening programmes are implemented in the NHS.
We also have an All our Health module on population screening, which is ideal for health and care practitioners who do not work directly in screening to find out more about the NHS screening programmes and what they can do to support them.
Neither of these modules require registration.
Screening programme resources
Read further training information on GOV.UK about the:
- abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) programme
- bowel cancer screening (BCSP) programme
- breast screening (BSP) programme
- cervical screening (CSP) programme
- diabetic eye screening (DES) programme
- fetal anomaly screening programme (FASP)
- infectious diseases in pregnancy screening (IDPS) programme
- newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) screening programme
- newborn blood spot (NBS) screening programme
- newborn hearing screening programme (NHSP)
- sickle cell and thalassaemia (SCT) screening programme
Antenatal and newborn screening timeline
The antenatal and newborn timeline shows optimum times for NHS antenatal and newborn screening tests to take place.
Health screening module
The popular health screening course is delivered at masters level (20 CAT points). Warwick Medical School run this course annually and teaching is supported by expert academic staff and staff from the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC).
The course is ideal to enhance professional development, knowledge of screening or to study as part of an overall MSc programme.
Covering the underlying epidemiological principles, as well as ethics and policy issues, it will help those who commission, run or evaluate screening programmes locally and nationally, as well as helping those interested in policy and practice in population screening.
The course is designed for a broad range of individuals including:
- health professionals
- commissioners
- policy makers
- screening stakeholders
- those undertaking broad-based public health training
- staff working in screening programmes
The next module runs from Monday 14 November to Friday 18 November 2022. Visit the University of Warwick website for further details.
Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries will be available for UK NSC stakeholders to undertake the 2022 module. Bursaries cover course fees only and are for students who wish to undertake the full academic module. Applications will be shortlisted, and successful applicants will be informed by email.
To apply for a bursary, email screeninginformation@dhsc.gov.uk and we will send you further details and a copy of the application form. The closing date for bursary applications is 5 September 2022.
If you are applying for a bursary please also apply direct to the University of Warwick for a place on the course.
Screening masterclass
The screening masterclasses are for staff working in public health who are responsible for commissioning, managing or delivering national screening programmes for their local populations.
The masterclasses are also suitable for screening leads within NHS provider Trusts.
Professor Anne Mackie often attends face-to-face sessions for part of the day, to answer questions from attendees.
Course content
The day sessions include information on:
- what screening is (and is not)
- defining a high-quality screening service
- public health skills - and tips for commissioning high-quality screening programmes
- how to identify common problems, and share experiences
- the role and remit of the UK National Screening Committee
- an overview of policy and practice of current NHS screening programmes
The sessions are interactive and use a variety of teaching methods, including case studies and practical exercises.
The case studies include:
- commissioning new services
- assessing appropriateness and quality of services
- accountability for screening services
- managing clinicians and patient expectations
For more information, see the example agenda.
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