Breastcheck
BreastCheck continues to operate with a reduced service during the current wave of COVID-19. We are monitoring our capacity to screen on a weekly basis and in accordance with government guidelines. Although screening remains a safe procedure, the risk to healthy women currently outweighs the benefits of breast screening. We are reviewing our decision at local level and will resume routine breast screening as soon as it is safe to do so.
CervicalCheck
General practice and community-based clinics continue to come under pressure from COVID-19. As a result, some maynot be in a position to offer cervical screening appointments, or may be operating at reduced capacity. The programme continues to support those clinics making individual decisions about the level of screening that is safe for them to provide at this time.
BowelScreen
BowelScreen continues to screen at a reduced capacity. We are working with host hospitals to maximise the volume of follow-up procedures they can accommodate safely during the current wave of COVID-19.
BowelScreen patients who are scheduled for surveillance may have their appointments delayed.
Diabetic RetinaScreen
Diabetic RetinaScreen continues to invite participants to attend screening. We are working with providers to ensure screening is delivered safely in line with the recommended HSE guidelines for staff and participants.