Introduction of NIPT testing in Wales

April 27 2018

Rhodri Williams QC and Carl Harrison are delighted to hear in today’s news that NIPT testing is to be introduced for pregnant women in Wales. NIPT testing cuts the risk of miscarriage by providing an alternative and non-invasive test for Down’s, Edward’s and Patau’s syndromes (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-43919301). In 2016, Rhodri and Carl successfully defended NHS Wales, who were subject to a procurement challenge in relation to the awarding of a contract to provide the equipment for NIPT testing.