Welcome to the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme

Welcome
Welcome to the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme, a systematic national population-based screening programme that aims to reduce deaths from ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms through early detection, appropriate monitoring and treatment.
Jonothan Earnshaw, Director
Nationally accredited training programme
Visit the Training pages for details of the national training courses and qualifications for Screening Technicians and Clinical Skills Trainers.
Ensuring a high quality service
Service Objectives and Quality Standards are built into every part of the NHS AAA Screening Programme. The Quality Standards can be downloaded from the Quality page.
Screening where you live
Our Screening where you live pages include contact details for the local AAA screening programmes in England.
What does AAA screening involve?
Find out more about abdominal aortic aneurysms, the screening process, possible results and frequently asked questions on the public information pages.
Resources for professionals
The professional information pages contain a wealth of information for anyone who works in abdominal aortic aneurysm screening.

QUICK LINKS

For the public: Video introduction | Leaflets and booklets | What is an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? | What is screening? | Screening where you live

For professionals: Video introduction | Standard Operating Procedures | Service Objectives and Quality Standards | Information for GPs

04/05/12		Spring 2012 edition of A3 newsletter published
03/05/12		AAA screening covers three-quarters of England
03/05/12		Latest edition of UKNSC Screening Matters newsletter published
25/04/12		AAA screening pair in charity cycle ride

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