NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Reducing Inequalities Webinar

NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Reducing Inequalities Webinar 1

The NHS England Bowel Screening Programme and Equalities team are launching a series of webinars showcasing some of the work under way to reduce inequalities.

The webinar series will:

• Increase the understanding about the key drivers, challenges and enablers for inequalities within bowel cancer screening.
• Identify gaps in evidence or systems, and consider methods for addressing, 
• Be an opportunity to network and share learning and real-life examples with colleagues from across the country.
• Highlight the available resources and support for working in this area.
• Gather insights to shape future work.

Webinar 1

• Why do we need to address Bowel Cancer Screening Inequalities?
• The Bowel Grid: a tool to support work addressing inequalities in Bowel Cancer Screening,

During this session, we will explore:

• Current disparities in bowel screening uptake.
• Barriers faced by underserved and marginalised communities.
• Evidence-based approaches to improving engagement.
• Opportunities for collaboration to reduce inequality and improve early detection.

 Speakers will include:

• Rebecca MacLean – Consultant in Public Health, Senior Clinical Lead – Bowel Cancer Screening Programme.
• Emma Fox, Strategic Evidence Engagement Manager Cancer Research UK

Who should attend:

This webinar is suitable for healthcare professionals, community partners, public health teams, and anyone involved in improving cancer prevention and early diagnosis.

In addition, members of your team who are involved in working with and engaging with Bowel Screening, as well as colleagues from ICB and regional Screening & Immunisations Teams (SITs) and Cancer Alliances.

Workshop details:

Time:10.00 -11.00

Date: Monday 8^th December 2025

Venue: MS Teams Webinar

Registration:

Please register before Friday 5^th December 2025

Once you have registered, we will confirm your place and send additional information about the day.

Queries:

Please contact Walter Johnson, Equalities Lead (walter.johnson@nhs.net) if you require any further information.

Questions about this event?

Name: walter johnson

Email: walter.johnson@nhs.net

Telephone: 07702408587