NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme

More information

The NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme has responsibility for developing, implementing and maintaining a high quality, uniform screening programme for all pregnant women in England.

All women should be offered:

• A screening test for Down's syndrome that meets agreed national standards
• An ultrasound scan between 18 – 20 weeks 6 days to check for physical abnormalities in their unborn baby
• Information to help them decide if they want screening or not

Further resources

Access the Fetal Anomaly website at fetalanomaly.screening.nhs.uk or use these direct links:

• Public information
• Professional information
• Press office
• Contact details

Map of Medicine Care pathways (on NHS Choices)

• Down's Syndrome screening
• Fetal anomaly screening

UK NSC policy statements

• Fetal anomalies
• Down's syndrome