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Scotland announces review of Breast Screening Programme
Scottish Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick has announced that a fundamental review of the Scottish Breast Screening Programme is to be carried out.
The review, which is expected to take around a year, will involve a comprehensive appraisal of the current programme, current pressures and future options for delivery. It will also look at advances in technology and ways to increase participation and address health inequalities.
FitzPatrick said: “We know that breast screening saves lives and we want our programme to be as effective as possible. The Scottish Breast Screening Programme needs to adapt to meet current demand. The number of women eligible for screening is growing – some 800,000 women were eligible over the 2018-2021 period – and the programme needs to be able to keep pace with the increasing population and changes in technology and lifestyles.
“I also know the programme can be complex to administer with mobile screening units working around the country. We need to look at ways to free up workforce pressure and develop solutions to encourage participation and tackle health inequalities. This is why we have approved a review which will look at everything from invitation processes, technology and future requirements which will ensure that breast screening continues to support early diagnosis of breast cancer."
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