Screening is a process of identifying apparently healthy people who may be at increased risk of a disease or condition.
• Screening looks for early signs of disease or a condition in adults and children who do not have symptoms.
• Finding a condition early gives you the best chance of early treatment and survival.
• You may feel well even if you have early signs of a condition.
• No screening test is 100% accurate and some conditions may be missed.
• Taking part in screening is your choice. It is important that you understand the benefits and risks of screening before you give your permission to take part. If you need help to understand the information you have been given, contact your local screening
Patients can then be offered information, further tests and appropriate treatment to reduce their risk and/or any complications arising from the disease or condition.
Public Health Wales delivers the following population based national screening programmes across Wales
Antenatal Screening
New Born Blood spot screening
New Born Hearing Screening
Diabetic Eye Screening - Patients with diabetes, regular screening
Cervical Screening - Women Aged 25 - 64 years, every 5 years
Bowel Screening - Aged 51 - 74, invited every 2 years
Breast Screening - women aged 50 - 70 are invited every 3 years
Aortic Aneurysm screening
For full details visit : Screening - Public Health Wales (nhs.wales)