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Latest news items added to the website
14 May 2012
ICR CHT Standards and Guidelines Consultation 2012
The Initial Clinical Referral (ICR) for Congenital Hypothyroidism (CHT) Revised Standards and Guidelines Consultation is now open.
25 April 2012
CF Week 2012
Cystic Fibrosis Week is from 29th April to the 5th May 2012. To find out more information about activities visit www.cfweek.org.uk.
To find out more about newborn blood spot screening for cystic fibrosis visit our Frequently Asked Questions section of our website.
24 April 2012
FootPrint April 2012 - 10th anniversary edition
This special edition of FootPrint celebrates the Programme Centre's 10th anniversary. You can read messages from screening colleagues and download a timeline of newborn screening milestones.
4 April 2012
Correction to fax number on resource request form
We have noticed that the Programme Centre fax number on the resource request form that was sent out with the CHT preterm packs is incorrect. The correct fax number for the Programme Centre is 020 7829 7881. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
26 March 2012
Changes to the current policy for CHT screening in preterm infants - education and training resources available
The CHT Preterm Repeat Policy Implementation Group has developed a range of education and training resources and a transition plan to support decommissioning the old policy and implementing the new. Please see the Changes to the current policy for CHT screening in preterm infants page.
26 March 2012
Repeat blood spot samples: new information sheets available
New information sheets for health professionals and parents on repeat blood spot samples are now available.
19 March 2012
CHRD data collection template for 2011-2012
The CHRD data collection template for 2011-2012 has been posted. For annual data collection include babies born between 1st April 2011 and 31st March 2012. Deadline for return is June 30th 2012.
14 March 2012
Guidelines for Newborn Blood Spot Sampling 2012
The Programme Centre's updated Guidelines for Newborn Blood Spot Sampling have been published. The guidelines are available in a full and short version. The full version is an A4 size document and includes actions with reasoning and a full reference list. The short version is an A5 size 'quick reference guide' (actions only). If you would like to order copies of the updated guidelines (full, short or both versions) please contact the Programme Centre. Electronic versions are also available.
29 February 2012
New page for parents' screening stories
One of the things we think parents might appreciate is a chance to share their screening stories, good or bad. We have created a new page on the website where parents can read screening stories written by other parents and find out how to get in touch if they would like to share their story.
