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Screening kits will begin to be posted out again, and people who were sent a screening kit before the pause in March, are now being asked to complete and return them.
The programme was suspended after careful consideration of the risks, including for people asked to attend follow-up investigations, such as colonoscopy appointments, as a result of their bowel screening.
Bowel screening colonoscopies have also resumed for those whose test results need further investigation.
A range of additional safety measures have been put in place to allow staff and patients to adhere to physical distancing, staff will wear necessary personal protective equipment and there will be staggered appointments to ensure quieter waiting areas.
Commenting, Stewart Stevenson MSP said:
“I am pleased the Bowel Screening Programme will now resume.
“The temporary pause of the programme was one of a number of difficult decisions which was made in response to the impact of COVID-19.
“I would encourage constituents who received a bowel screening kit in March to return it and anyone who is sent one in the coming months.”
“The temporary pause of the programme was one of a number of difficult decisions which was made in response to the impact of COVID-19.
“I would encourage constituents who received a bowel screening kit in March to return it and anyone who is sent one in the coming months.”
Genevieve Edwards, Chief Executive at Bowel Cancer UK, said:
“Bowel cancer is Scotland’s second biggest cancer killer but it’s treatable and curable, especially when diagnosed early.
“While we all clearly understand the massive impact, the pandemic has had on the NHS, getting back on track with screening now will help to save lives, and we urge all over 50s to complete it."
“While we all clearly understand the massive impact, the pandemic has had on the NHS, getting back on track with screening now will help to save lives, and we urge all over 50s to complete it."
