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NHS rolls out lifesaving home testing for bowel cancer to over 50s
Hundreds of thousands more people will be sent a home-testing kit that can help to detect signs of bowel cancer, as the NHS expands its lifesaving screening programme to those aged 50 in England. People aged 50 and 52 are now starting to
automatically receive a home test kit every two years by post when they become eligible, marking the final phase of the NHS ambition to offer everyone 50-74 the screening test. Around 850,000 additional people in England a year will be eligible for the screening test, with over 4 million more people invited since roll out began in 2021. The kit, known as the faecal immunochemical
test (FIT), checks for blood in a small stool sample, which can be a sign of bowel cancer. The NHS is also calling on more people to take up the potentially lifesaving offer, as figures show that uptake is lower in those aged 54 – 59 – with less than 60% of 54–57-year-olds having taken up the offer, compared to over 70% returning their FIT kits in the 60-74 range. Expansion of the national bowel screening
programme to all over 50s is the latest step in the NHS drive to find cancers at an earlier stage when they are easier to treat. FIT kits are done at home by putting a stool sample in a small tube and returning it by post to the NHS for testing. Those newly eligible will receive an invitation
letter and will be sent their test with full instructions and prepaid return packaging. This will happen automatically for people in this new age group as this rolls out across the country. Results are sent back to participants, along with
Fifth Annual Operating Theatres Show 2025
The 5th Annual Operating Theatres show is coming to London on the 11 March 2025 and will tackle some of the biggest challenges facing surgical teams - from the elective surgery backlog, to sustainability. Patient backlogs persist as a significant
challenge in the NHS, with over 7 million people on a hospital waiting list in England. Improving efficiency and theatre productivity to reduce elective long waits and backlogs has never been more critical. Amid ongoing pay disputes and staff wellbeing concerns, leadership is a pivotal factor influencing staff efficiency and retention. Additionally, as the NHS journeys towards Net Zero by 2050, operating departments must scrutinise their energy efficiency and carbon emissions. The Institute for Government & Public Policy’s
Operating Theatres Show is gaining a reputation up and down the country as a must-attend event
for surgeons, senior theatre practitioners and healthcare leaders across NHS Trusts, Foundation Trusts, and ICS services. Following the success of the first Northern-based show, The Operating Theatres Show is returning to London for the annual Southern-based programme in March 2025. Visitors to the Fifth Annual Operating Theatres
Show 2025 can discover more about the future of operating theatres in the NHS and the event will explore the latest technology, efficiency improvements, and initiatives on how to work towards a greener future. This event is free to attend event for surgeons, theatre practitioners and healthcare leaders across NHS Trusts, Foundation Trusts, and ICS services. Some of the hot topics discussed by leading experts, during the conference programme, include: l Leading Progressive Change: Transforming
Elective Care to Support our Patients and Colleagues.
l Enhancing Theatre Productivity in the NHS: Strategies for Elective Recovery.
l Day Surgery: Challenges and Opportunities. l Fostering Effective Collaboration in Operating Theatres: Strategies for Enhanced Communication and Teamwork.
l Creating a Safe Surgical Environment: Strategies to Eliminate Bullying, Discrimination, and Harassment in the Operating Theatre.
Use the booking code FREE-CSJ at the checkout, by visiting:
https://igpp.org.uk/checkout/ order/313595, to secure your free place. Further information and the latest programme can be viewed at:
https://igpp.org.uk/event/The- Operating-Theatres-Show-2025/
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information about further tests, if needed. Through regular screening, the programme aims
to diagnose bowel cancers at an earlier stage, increasing the chances of successful treatment and survival. Steve Russell, National Director for Vaccinations
and Screening at NHS England, said: “Lives are saved when cancers are caught early and the expansion of the NHS bowel cancer screening programme to those aged 50 will help to spot signs of bowel cancer sooner, and potentially save thousands of lives.”
AfPP conference brings cutting-edge perioperative practice to Manchester
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) is bringing its first all-new one-day Regional Conference featuring speakers, education, and networking opportunities to Manchester Metropolitan University Business School on Saturday 1 March 2025. Topics covered will include: Championing Resilience, Investigating Incidents (PSIRF), Bridging Communication Gaps in Culturally Diverse Teams, and The Use of 3D Modelling in Surgery. For 2025 AfPP has introduced new one-day
Regional Conferences which are taking place throughout the year across the UK. “The AfPP Regional Conference series is an
integral part of our commitment to supporting perioperative practitioners across the UK,” said Georgie Lole, AfPP Events Lead, Regional and Specialist. She added: “We’re thrilled to bring this event to Manchester, offering a day of education, inspiration, and collaboration that will positively impact both professionals and the patients they care for. These one-day events are exceptional value, and you will gain 5 CPD hours.” Tickets for the Manchester Regional
Conference are £25 for AfPP members and £50 for non-members. Tickets are available at: https://www.
eventbrite.com/e/manchester-regional- conference-tickets-1091031938899
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