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9.3.4.2 Progress Towards Targets
Following the change in the government in May 2010, new outcomes are now under
consultation (see section 3.3.6.2 on page 52). One of the outcomes under
consideration is the “uptake of national screening programmes”, so it is possible that the
uptake of colorectal screening rates will become an outcome measure.
9.3.5 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
The NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme is being introduced
gradually across England (NHS Screening Programmes 2009). Phased implementation
commenced in March 2009 and it is anticipated that coverage across England will be
achieved by March 2013.
The NHS AAA Screening Programme has been introduced following research and
analysis of data from existing local screening programmes in England which show a
reduction in mortality from AAAs when men are offered ultrasound screening in their 65 th
year. The evidence was assessed by the UK National Screening Committee against a
set of internationally recognised criteria which have confirmed that screening all men
aged 65 can deliver benefits to men at a reasonable cost. Once fully implemented the
Programme will invite all men for screening during the year that they turn 65. Men who
have an aneurysm detected through screening will be offered treatment or monitoring
depending on the size of the aneurysm.
The NHS AAA Screening Programme will be coordinated and led nationally. Local
screening services will be delivered by PCTs who will provide screening for their
population in line with national quality standards and protocols.
Hull, in conjunction with partner organisations 56 , were successful in their application to
become a third wave site, and local implementation began in December 2010. Full
programme roll-out is progressing across the programme area. To date (February
2011) around 500 men have been screened in Hull and East Riding with at least one
man in each area identified as requiring surgery.
56 East Riding of Yorkshire PCT, North Lincolnshire PCT, North East Lincolnshire PCT, North Yorkshire
and York PCT and provider services (Hull and East Yorkshire programme centre).
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