NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Programme

More information

The NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Programme (NIPE) offers parents the opportunity of a head to toe physical examination for their baby to check for problems or abnormalities. The examination is carried out within 72 hours of birth and then again at 6 to 8 weeks of age, as some conditions can develop later. It includes:

• A general all over physical check, as well as specific examination of the baby's
• Eyes
• Heart
• Hips
• Testes, in boys

NIPE aims to maintain and improve the standards of care for babies and is part of the Government's Updated Child Health Promotion Programme.

Further resources

Access the Newborn Infant and Physical Examination Programme website at newbornphysical.screening.nhs.uk/ or use these direct links:

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

UK NSC policy statements

• Congenital cataracts
• Congenital heart disease
• Developmental dislocation of the hip
• Cryptorchidism