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This booklet gives you some information about the amniocentesis diagnostic test so you can decide whether to have the... more »

This booklet gives you some information about the amniocentesis diagnostic test so you can decide whether to have the test.

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a... more »

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of anencephaly has been made following an ultrasound scan.

This report was produced to collate and disseminate the results and analysis of the antenatal ultrasound screening... more »

This report was produced to collate and disseminate the results and analysis of the antenatal ultrasound screening service within England in 2002.

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a... more »

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of bilateral renal agenesis has been made following an ultrasound scan.

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 4th November 2010 on search terms relating to fetal... more »

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 4th November 2010 on search terms relating to fetal anomaly screening.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

This booklet gives you some information about the chorionic villus sampling (CVS) diagnostic test so you can decide... more »

This booklet gives you some information about the chorionic villus sampling (CVS) diagnostic test
so you can decide whether to have the test.

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 3rdNovember 2010 on maternal choices in antenatal screening. ... more »

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 3rdNovember 2010 on maternal choices in antenatal screening.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 8th October 2010 on Trisomies 13 and 18. Sources searched :... more »

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 8th October 2010 on Trisomies 13 and 18.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

A Programme statement on Non invasive Prenatal Diagnosis, the present state of technology and its use within the NHS -... more »

A Programme statement on Non invasive Prenatal Diagnosis, the present state of technology and its use within the NHS - December 2008

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a... more »

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has been made, following an ultrasound scan.

This information sheet is intended to provide a guide for health professionals not usually involved in chorionic villus... more »

This information sheet is intended to provide a guide for health professionals not usually involved in chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocentesis procedures but who may be asked questions by women about these procedures. CVS is sometimes also called chorionic villus biopsy or placental biopsy (CVB or PB).

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 15th October 2010 on Consent for Down's syndrome and fetal anomaly... more »

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 15th October 2010 on Consent for Down's syndrome and fetal anomaly screening.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase, manual search for guidelines

This pathway illustrates the process of consent of a pregnant woman who is deciding whether to... more »

This pathway illustrates the process of consent of a pregnant woman who is deciding whether to undergo fetal anomaly screening.

This report builds upon the above work of the TNA 2004 and reflects a more comprehensive survey and training needs... more »

This report builds upon the above work of the TNA 2004 and reflects a more comprehensive survey and training needs analysis for the provision of both antenatal screening programmes and the newborn blood spot programme across England.

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a... more »

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of trisomy 18 (T18) has been made, following an ultrasound scan.

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a... more »

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of exomphalos has been made, following an ultrasound scan.

This leaflet has been produced by the National Screening Committee and contains information on all of the current... more »

This leaflet has been produced by the National Screening Committee and contains information on all of the current Antenatal and Newborn screening tests that are available for pregnant women and their newborn babies.

Revised in May 2010 to reflect changes in national policy and guidance.

to order copies please contact Harlow Printing:

Email: national.screening@harlowprinting.co.uk
Tel 0191 4969735

A literature search was requested by NHS FASP in September 2010 on terms relating to fetal anomaly screening. ... more »

A literature search was requested by NHS FASP in September 2010 on terms relating to fetal anomaly screening.

Sources searched: The Cochrane Library and NHS Evidence

These standards are intended to improve the quality of the screening process to enable women to exercise informed... more »

These standards are intended to improve the quality of the screening process to enable women to exercise informed consent along the fetal anomaly screening pathway.

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a... more »

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of gastroschisis has been made, following an ultrasound scan.

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 14th September 2010 on Tissue harmonic imaging in Down’s... more »

A literature search was performed for the NHS FASP on 14th September 2010 on Tissue harmonic imaging in Down’s syndrome and fetal anomaly screening.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

This is the first annual report of the Down's Syndome Screening Programme and outlines it's progress since it's... more »

This is the first annual report of the Down's Syndome Screening Programme and outlines it's progress since it's beginning in 2001.

A literature search was performed on 13th September 2010 for the NHS FASP on Down's syndrome screening. Sources... more »

A literature search was performed on 13th September 2010 for the NHS FASP on Down's syndrome screening.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

This resource has been developed to remind women of the screening process they're about to undertake before the early... more »

This resource has been developed to remind women of the screening process they're about to undertake before the early pregnancy ultrasound scan, and to help them make an informed decision.

To order more tear off pads please contact our distributor directly on the following number...

Tel no: 0300 1231002

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a... more »

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of a lethal skeletal dysplasia has been made, following an ultrasound scan.

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a... more »

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a suspected or confirmed diagnosis of spina bifida has been made, following an ultrasound scan.

This poster has been developed to assist women to make an informed decision before having the early pregancy ultrasound... more »

This poster has been developed to assist women to make an informed decision before having the early pregancy ultrasound scan.

The Essentials campaign in 2008 highlighted 7 areas of screening which were "essential" to achieve best working... more »

The Essentials campaign in 2008 highlighted 7 areas of screening which were "essential" to achieve best working practice. For more information on this campaign please click here

A literature search was performed on November 5th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Measurement of cervical length and premature... more »

A literature search was performed on November 5th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Measurement of cervical length and premature labour.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a... more »

The aim of this information sheet is to support staff involved in counselling pregnant women and their partners when a suspected diagnosis of trisomy 13 has been made, following an ultrasound scan.

This information is meant to complement the Programme Statement 12/08/01 and NIPD (Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis)... more »

This information is meant to complement the Programme Statement 12/08/01 and NIPD (Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnosis) information for women and health professionals issued by the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme in 2009.

A literature search was performed on November 6th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Frontomaxillary... more »

A literature search was performed on November 6th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Frontomaxillary facial angle and Downs syndrome.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

This leaflet has been kindly provided to us by the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA). Cleft Lip and Palate - A... more »

This leaflet has been kindly provided to us by the Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA).

Cleft Lip and Palate - A guide for sonographers is a 20-page booklet for sonographers, with information on cleft lip & palate, how to diagnose the condition, and how to break the news to parents. Illustrated and produced by CLAPA and The Fetal Medicine Unit, St George's Hospital, London.

These leaflets form part of a series of booklets about congenital heart diseases. They are meant for parents of children... more »

These leaflets form part of a series of booklets about congenital heart diseases. They are meant for parents of children with congenital heart disease and health professionals. These leaflets can be downloaded from the BHF website at www.bhf.org.uk  

The leaflets we've included in the pack are:
• Aortic stenosis
• Coarctation of the aorta
• Large ventricular septal defect
• Pulmonary stenosis
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Transposition of the great arteries.

A literature search was performed on October 30th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Tricuspid regurgitation and screening for... more »

A literature search was performed on October 30th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Tricuspid regurgitation and screening for Down's syndrome

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

These recommendations have been produced by the Department of Health to outline the necessary outcomes and benchmark... more »

These recommendations have been produced by the Department of Health to outline the necessary outcomes and benchmark timeframes for women undergoing Down's syndrome screening, in order to achieve best practice.

The Model of Best Practice 2003 has been superseded by the 2007-2010 policy and outlines the best practice for... more »

The Model of Best Practice 2003 has been superseded by the 2007-2010 policy and outlines the best practice for Down's syndrome screening services in England.

A literature search was performed on October 28th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Nasal bones in the... more »

A literature search was performed on October 28th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Nasal bones in the context of screening for Down's Syndrome.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

A literature search was performed on October 29th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Ductus venosus in the... more »

A literature search was performed on October 29th 2009 for the NHS FASP on Ductus venosus in the context of screening for Down's syndrome.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase

This resource has been produced to support the Online Nuchal Translucency (NT) Training Resource. It is only available... more »

This resource has been produced to support the Online Nuchal Translucency (NT) Training Resource. It is only available to download from the FASP website.

A literature search was performed between January 2007 and August 2009 for the NHS FASP on Down's syndrome... more »

A literature search was performed between January 2007 and August 2009 for the NHS FASP on Down's syndrome screening.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase, The Cochrane Library and the NHS Evidence specialist collections.

This leaflet has been produced to provide women with information on Down's syndrome and how it may affect their... more »

This leaflet has been produced to provide women with information on Down's syndrome and how it may affect their pregnancy if they're having more than one baby.

A literature search was performed between January 2007 and August 2009 for the NHS FASP on neural tube defects. ... more »

A literature search was performed between January 2007 and August 2009 for the NHS FASP on neural tube defects.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase, The Cochrane Library and the NHS Evidence specialist collections.

A literature search was performed between January 2007 and August 2009 for the NHS FASP on fetal anomaly screening.... more »

A literature search was performed between January 2007 and August 2009 for the NHS FASP on fetal anomaly screening.

Sources searched: Medline, Embase, The Cochrane Library and the NHS Evidence specialist collections.

Meeting of NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP) & Ultrasound Educationalists Tuesday 20 October 2009, 10.00... more »

Meeting of NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme (FASP) & Ultrasound Educationalists
Tuesday 20 October 2009, 10.00 - 16.30

Weetwood Hall Conference Centre & Hotel, Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 5PS, www.weetwood.co.uk

A survey has been sent to each of the ultrasound departments in England following recommendations from the UK NSC to... more »

A survey has been sent to each of the ultrasound departments in England following recommendations from the UK NSC to assess the changes since the last survey in 2002.

by Lyn Bryant, Adam Fisher & Fiona Vicente Commissioned on behalf of the NHS FASP. Social Research &... more »

by Lyn Bryant, Adam Fisher & Fiona Vicente

Commissioned on behalf of the NHS FASP.

Social Research & Regeneration Unit
A University of Plymouth Centre of Expertise