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Using local knowledge to improve AAA screening attendance in Peterborough
The Cambridgeshire AAA Screening Programme has used a variety of methods to help reduce DNA (did not attend) rates in the city of Peterborough.
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North East experts by experience help develop new screening easy guides
Find out how experts by experience from the North East and Cumbria provided vital input into the development of new national easy guides for cervical and bowel cancer screening.
Addressing inequalities in LGBT cancer screening coverage
The first of a series of blog posts in which we’re looking at inequalities in LGBT cancer screening coverage.
New national guidance aims to reduce inequalities for people with severe mental illness
Today we have published new guidance for screening providers and commissioners that aims to improve access to screening for people with severe mental illness.
Focusing on carers is helping to improve access to AAA screening for men with learning disabilities
The South Devon and Exeter AAA Screening Programme has worked to improve access for men with learning disabilities by focusing on the role of carers.
Making screening more accessible for people with a severe mental illness
This blog encourages providers and commissioners to think about how they can meet the needs of people with serious mental illness so they do not miss out on screening invitations.
Supporting women with learning disabilities to access breast screening
We've published new national guidance and information to help local breast screening providers support women with learning disabilities.
SQAS and screening and immunisation teams share learning at away day
The North West Screening Quality Assurance Service, screening and immunisation teams and public health staff came together to share information and ideas at an away day in Preston.
Breaking down barriers to diabetic eye screening attendance
Team leader Iveta Olejkova and administration manager Agnes Bourke explain how the North Central London Diabetic Eye Screening Programme addresses the factors that cause people not to attend their screening appointments.
Tackling screening inequalities in Merseyside
Between 2014 and 2017 Marie Coughlin was the lead officer for the Merseyside Cancer Screening Plan. She shares how she helped raise awareness of screening, particularly within vulnerable and hard to reach groups.