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.
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
Screening timeline
The NHS Screening Timeline is a visual representation of all national screening programmes available in the English NHS.
It sits alongside the antenatal and newborn timeline, which shows optimum times for NHS antenatal and newborn screening tests to take place.
Download the:
Events and face to face training
PHE Screening works with Health Education England and other educational bodies to deliver events and face to face training.
Warwick health screening module
The Warwick Medical School health screening module looks at how:
- to determine when screening is an appropriate intervention, through the analysis of ethical, performance and economic issues
- screening programmes can be effectively monitored and improved
The course is available as a postgraduate award or part of the masters in Public Health programme
Funding
PHE Screening is pleased to be able to offer limited funding to support 4 students to undertake the above module in screening.
A core team working in screening will review all applications and inform you of the outcome by email.
Warwick health screening one day workshop
Warwick University also run a one day health screening workshop. On this day delegates explore:
- how we decide to introduce a new screening programme
- the ethics and economics of screening
- the quality assurance of programmes.
This workshop is suitable for any staff involved in providing NHS screening programmes. This includes:
- screening technicians
- commissioners
- quality assurance and failsafe staff
- GPs
- midwives
- public health managers
- practice managers
Screening masterclass
The screening masterclasses are for staff working in public health and commissioning who are responsible for commissioning, managing or delivering national screening programmes for their local populations.
Screening Leads within NHS provider trusts may also find the day of value.
The UK NSC Director of Programmes, Dr Anne Mackie, will often attend for part of the day to answer questions.
Course content
The day sessions include a basic refresher 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 days are interactive and use a mixture 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.
Places are limited and will be allotted on a first come first served basis. A £48 fee is charged to cover the venue and catering.
Email the course administrator to apply for a place on the screening masterclass.
Neonatal and paediatric intensive care units: learning resource
Download the NICU and PICU resource if you work in a:
- neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- paediatric intensive care unit (PICU)
To support you in ensuring the infants and babies in your care are offered screening in a timely manner, use this self directed tool to:
- get an overview of screening within the NICU and PICU environment
- work through scenarios and examples
When you’ve used the resource, make sure to reflect on your learning and use it as evidence of continuing professional development.
Resource cards
Use this pocket sized resource is to help:
- discuss screening with women and their families
- facilitate informed choices.
from Public Health England - Activity on GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-population-screening-education-and-training
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