The Programme aims to procure at least 2 laboratories using DNA techniques suitable for dried blood spot samples taken during newborn screening for the testing of samples from transfused babies who would otherwise require repeat testing for sickle cell disease.

For more information please download the Brief for Transfused Babies

Please submit 10 copies of your proposal (maximum of 10 sides of A4) to include background about your organisation, methods including quality assurance processes, staffing, and costs for the above by post and email by 5pm on 13 October 2008 to Sandra Anglin.

Peer Review

We are currently recruiting peer reviewers to look at research proposals and/ or reports.

If you are interested in peer reviewing a maximum of 5 proposals please download the Peer Review Questionnaire and return to Sandra Anglin.

Database of stakeholders

The NHS Sickle Cell & Thalassaemia Screening Programme is currently compiling a database of stakeholders. If you would like to be part of the database so that we can consult you where necessary and keep you fully informed of any developments, please download the:
Contacts Questionnaire (MS Word 97)

And return it as an email attachment to the NHS SC&T Screening Programme or by post to Nelly Jackson