Screening for Life 2017

Objectives: To provide staff with an awareness of the Screening for Life campaign Highlight how all staff can help play a part to support the campaign To provide a basic overview of the NHS adult screening programmes To empower staff to actively engage in a ‘healthy chat’ about screening Screening for Life 2017

What is Screening for Life? Screening for Life is an annual campaign that runs throughout the month of July The campaign is coordinated by the Screening Engagement Team Aims to raise awareness of the importance of screening and enable informed choices to be made Screening for Life 2017

How can you help? You can all help play a part to support Screening for Life and raise awareness of screening. You can do this by: Engage in a ‘screening chat’ with patients Give out an information screening resource to everyone that attends your GP Practice Signpost patients to screening information Share information with your Practice staff Screening for Life 2017

What is screening? Screening looks for early signs of disease or condition in people who do not have symptoms Finding a condition early gives you the best chance of early treatment and survival You may feel well even if you have early signs of a condition Screening for Life 2017

What is screening? No screening test is 100% accurate and some conditions may be missed If you have any questions about screening, contact your local screening office, GP or practice nurse Taking part in screening is your choice Screening for Life 2017

Available screening Women Men & Women Mother and Baby Cervical screening Aged 25 – 64 Breast screening Aged 50 – 70 (over 70’s–if you ask) Men & Women Bowel screening Aged 60 - 74 Mother and Baby Antenatal screening Newborn bloodspot Newborn hearing Anyone with diabetes Diabetic eye screening – 12 and over Men Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Men 65 or over Screening for Life 2017

Cervical screening Cervical screening (a smear test) can save lives by preventing cancer from developing in the cervix (neck of the womb) Women aged 25 – 49 are invited for screening every 3 years. Women aged 50 – 64 are invited every 5 years A smear test is carried out GP surgeries or at some sexual health clinics. 029 2078 7910 www.cervicalscreeningwales.wales.nhs.uk

Cervical screening A smear test involves taking a sample of cells from the cervix using a soft brush Your sample will be sent to a laboratory You will receive your results by post within 4 weeks of your test If changes are found, you may need a test called a colposcopy which looks at your cervix in more detail. This test will be done at your local hospital 029 2078 7910 029 2078 7910 www.cervicalscreeningwales.wales.nhs.uk

Signs and symptoms of cervical cancer Visit your GP if you have any of these symptoms: Bleeding or pain during or after sex Bleeding between periods or after your periods have stopped Unusual vaginal discharge Lower back pain www.cervicalscreeningwales.wales.nhs.uk

Breast screening Breast screening can save lives through finding breast cancer early Women aged 50 to 70 are invited for a breast x-ray every 3 years If you are over 70, you can ask for a breast screening appointment by phoning Breast Test Wales 029 2039 7222 www.breasttestwales.wales.nhs.uk

Breast screening You will be screened at a breast screening mobile unit or at a breast screening centre You will receive your results by post within 3 weeks You may need more tests if changes are seen on your x-ray. If breast cancer is found, you will receive treatment at your local hospital. 029 2039 7222 www.breasttestwales.wales.nhs.uk

Be Breast Aware Know what is normal for you Know what changes to look and feel for Visit your GP if you notice a change 029 2039 7222 www.breasttestwales.wales.nhs.uk

Bowel screening Bowel screening can save lives through finding bowel cancer early Men and women aged 60 – 74 are invited to take part in screening every 2 years The test looks for hidden blood in your stool (poo) sample Bowel Screening Wales will automatically send out a screening test, which you can do at home 0800 294 3370 www.bowelscreening.wales.nhs.uk

Bowel screening They will send you your results by post within 2 weeks of receiving your completed test If blood is found, you may need a colonoscopy. A colonoscopy is where a small flexible camera is inserted into your back passage to look at the lining of your bowel. The test will be offered at your local hospital. 0800 294 3370 www.bowelscreening.wales.nhs.uk

Signs and symptoms of bowel cancer Visit your GP if you have any of these symptoms: Bleeding from your bottom, traces of blood in your stool (poo) Change in bowel movements (such as constipation or diarrhoea) for 3 weeks or more Unexplained weight loss Unexplained anaemia Severe stomach pains, especially after eating 0800 294 3370 www.bowelscreening.wales.nhs.uk

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening AAA screening can save lives by finding a swelling (aneurysm) of the aorta (main blood vessel) in the abdomen Men who are 65 years old will be invited for a one-off screening test. If you are over 65, you can ask for an appointment by phoning your local screening centre 01443 235161 www.aaascreening.wales.nhs.uk

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening AAA screening involves a simple ultrasound scan and is the best way of finding an AAA AAA screening is carried out in community clinics You will be given your result at the time of your test If your aorta is bigger than normal, you will be offered regular scans to check its size. If your AAA is large you may need to have an operation 01443 235161 www.aaascreening.wales.nhs.uk

How can I reduce my risk of getting an AAA? There are no signs or symptoms of an AAA, but you can reduce your risk of getting one by making lifestyle changes. Don’t smoke Move more Drink less Eat well Take medication prescribed by your GP 01443 235161 www.aaascreening.wales.nhs.uk

Diabetic eye screening Eye screening can prevent sight loss by finding retinopathy (a complication of diabetes) at an early stage All people aged 12 and over with a diagnosis of diabetes are invited for regular screening Digital photographs of the retina (the ‘seeing part’ of the eye) are taken and examined for signs of diabetic retinopathy 01443 844244 www.eyecare.wales.nhs.uk/DRSSW

Diabetic eye screening Screening is carried out in local health care clinics and mobile units You (and your GP) will be sent your results by post within 4 weeks of screening If you need more tests you will be offered an appointment with your local hospital eye specialist 01443 844244 www.eyecare.wales.nhs.uk/DRSSW

Keeping healthy Move more Being active can reduce your risk of developing a serious illness Aim to be active for at least 2 ½ hours a week Drink less Drinking alcohol can increase your risk of heart disease, cancer and liver damage If you want to keep the risks low, drink no more than 14 units a week Aim to have several drink-free days a week www.change4lifewales.org.uk

Keeping healthy Eat well Eating fruit and vegetables may help reduce your risk of developing serious diseases such as cancer and heart disease Don’t smoke Stopping smoking will improve your health Stop Smoking Wales offers free, local NHS support Stop Smoking Wales: 0800 0852219 www.stopsmokingwales.com

Activity: In small groups discuss how you can start a conversation about screening with the people that you meet or speak to on the telephone. Feedback to the group Screening for Life 2017

Here are some ideas..... Did you know that July is Screening for Life month? To support the Screening for Life campaign we are helping to raise awareness about other screening programmes. Did you know that you are eligible for .......... Are you up to date with your smear / bowel screening etc? Did you know that when you turn 60 you will be eligible for bowel screening? Do you have any male relatives aged 65 or over? Screening for Life 2017

Support advice you can give Signpost to further information and support Make people aware of the different screening tests and why they are important Offer practical advice to overcome barriers e.g re-arranging appointments, explaining how to do the bowel kit Ask people to share screening information with family and friends Screening for Life 2017

For further information Please contact: Helen Jessop–Screening Engagement Specialist Tel: 029 2010 4410 E-mail: helen.jessop@wales.nhs.uk http://www.screeningforlife.wales.nhs.uk Screening for Life 2017