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About the Research

The development of this interactive activity has been funded and developed by Coventry University (Prof Louise Moody, Dr Samantha Clarke) via the Research England Policy Support Fund, with the support of Kings College London (Dr Jane Chudleigh, Pru Holder) and the University of Warwick (Prof Felicity Board, Dr Corinna Clark).

We thank our advisors from NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE/I), Barts NHS Trust and the Cystic Fibrosis Trust who have supported the development of this interactive activity. Thanks also go to Coventry University Online who are responsible for digital media production, and the team of actors provided by Red Talent Management.

The views expressed are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of NHS England and NHS Improvement, the UK National Screening Committee or the contributing NHS Trusts. The data included is based on current scientific understanding.

For further information please email: Professor Louise Moody, Coventry University.