Breast Screening Review
Thank you for accessing our page regarding the Breast Screening Review. Information in relation to the Review, the surveys which are being undertaken, the results of the surveys and information in relation to stakeholder and public consultation events will be displayed here.
The Scottish Breast Screening Programme (SBSP) was set up over 22 years ago following publication of the Forrest report. Although the programme has undergone significant developments over the years, there has never been a full national review of the service. A formal review of the way the service is delivered is currently being undertaken, to ensure that it can adapt to meet future challenges, and remain a sustainable high quality and equitable breast screening service for women aged 50 to 70 resident in Scotland, and in the most clinically and cost effective way.
Results of Initial Consultation
Results of the consultation that was undertaken from 1 August to 28 August 2011 on how the breast screening service should be shaped in the future with both the public and staff and consultation with the service and health inequalities groups can be accessed using the link below:
Results of Initial Public Consultation [38 pages, 166Kb]
Public Consultation
A number of options were developed by the Review Group following the consultation. These options were then assessed using a formal option appraisal process. As part of the options appraisal process stakeholders from within NHS Scotland were also asked to provide their comments on the options available and the results of these discussions are given in the above document.
Public Consultation Document
The Review Group’s preferred option for delivering the breast screening service in Scotland is now open for public consultation. The public consultation document has been shared with NHS Boards, Breast Screening Centres and key groups within your area. A full copy of the document can be accessed using the link below:
Public Consultation Document [21 pages, 302Kb]
British Sign Language and Easy Read Versions of this document will be available here soon.
Public Consultation Survey
We are keen to hear your views on the preferred option. A public consultation survey to collate your views is available until 11 June 2012 and can be accessed using the link below:
Public Consultation Poster
Additional copies of the public consultation poster can be downloaded from the link below:
Public Consultation Poster [1 page, 9.07Mb]
Review Briefing and Frequently Asked Questions
The Review Briefing document provides background information and the aims of the review. A Frequently Asked Questions summary is also availlable. Both documents can be accessed from the links below:
Breast Screening Review - Briefing Document [2 pages, 49Kb]
Breast Screening Review - Frequently Asked Questions [2 pages, 22Kb}
National Services Division contacts:
To contact members of NSD staff, please visit our staff contacts page.
Karen Butler, Programme Manager
Marie Richmond, Assistant Programme Manager
Jenny Dowswell, Programme Support Officer
