Written question asked by Anneliese Dodds (Labour) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Pregnancy: Screening

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, at what time between 16 and 19 weeks trusts are assessed for providing the national standard of a scan to be provided between 16 to 19 weeks.

Answer: Pregnant women are offered at least two ultrasound scans during pregnancy, at 11 to 14 weeks and between 18 and 21 weeks. National Health Service trusts are measured against the NHS Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme standard for the 20-week screening scan. This standard requires providers to offer the scan between 18 weeks and zero days, and 20 weeks and six days of pregnancy. The screening pathway should be completed by 23 weeks and zero days of pregnancy.

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