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12 June 2017
BAC members may wish to note a cytology practical microscopy workshop that is taking place on the afternoon of Sunday 24th September as part of the IBMS Congress - which is in addition to the three days of cytopathology lectures.
7 June 2017
Can you help lead the BAC by joining the Executive?
31 May 2017
In Europe, the BAC has been collaborating with the International Cervical Cancer Prevention Association (ICCPA) on a cervical screening program in Moldova
25 May 2017
The results from the above survey are now available for members to view. We would like to thank all those who took part, and took time out to complete it.
19 April 2017
Be at the forefront of making scientific innovation an intrinsic part of delivering a world-class NHS
30 March 2017
Many thanks for everyone who took the time to complete the cervical cytology workforce survey, which closed last night
26 March 2017
Dr William Faquin on-line lecture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvyDl_LIR4E&feature=youtu.be&t=24s
15 March 2017
The BAC is undertaking a survey of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme cytology workforce to assist with informing the decision making on HPV primary screening implementation
20 February 2017
In response to concerns raised to the HPV Implementation Group around communication to service providers, questions were invited from the professional bodies.
7 February 2017
The BAC are delighted to be hosting our annual scientific meeting and AGM on Saturday 4th November at the unique National Railway Museum in York.
http://www.britishcytology.org.uk/go/bac-cytology-meetings~10
31 January 2017
Latest Public Health England blog with regard to the HPV test should replace cytology as the first stage in cervical screening.
26 January 2017
Cervical screening saves an estimated 5,000 lives a year by detecting abnormalities of the cervix early and referring women for effective treatment.
26 January 2017
Some of you may have received the following letter, from PHE, but if not please note the downloads available
17 January 2017
Ruth Stubbs, National cervical screening programme manager for PHE Screening, says that PHE has joined forces with NHS England to produce a process for mitigation, and advises that in order find out more details around the mitigation process laboratories should contact their local Screening and Immunisation leads
5 January 2017
Information on the 10th Residential Tutorial of the European Federation of Cytology Societies
http://www.efcs.eu/index.php/events-new-mainmenu-74/10th-annual-tutorial-in-cytopathology
19 December 2016
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is currently recruiting for volunteers to help with their first national Roadshow.
https://www.jostrust.org.uk/support/volunteer-for-jo-s/volunteering-for-jo-s/volunteer-our-roadshow
2 December 2016
As BAC members may be aware, Professor Mina Desai is stepping down as Editor in Chief of Cytopathology as from January 2017 and is passing the baton onto Professor Michael Sheaff.
22 November 2016
Cancer Research UK: tests for cancer diagnosis are under threat as labs struggle to cope with rising demand
18 November 2016
This report presents information about the NHS Cervical Screening Programme in England in 2015-16
17 November 2016
At least one in every four women invited for cervical cancer screening in England last year failed to attend, latest figures show.
10 November 2016
Where permission has been granted, ECC 2016 lectures available as downloads
http://www.britishcytology.org.uk/go/bac-cytology-meetings/ecc-2016
31 October 2016
Many BAC members will remember Eileen Hewer who was president of the NAC from 1998 to 2001. Eileen was pivotal to the introduction of the Advanced Practitioner and a pioneer in training and education in cytology.
30 October 2016
The September issue of SCAN is now downloadable for members
18 October 2016
Medical Journal of Australia article
6 October 2016
PHE screening team members and clinicians attended the ECC 2016 Conference in Liverpool
30 September 2016
Professor Martha Pitman, is giving a lecture in London at the 6th October 2016
27 September 2016
NICE - BAC members may be interested in putting themselves forward for this specialist committee
21 September 2016
Some speakers have submitted slides for ECC 2016 attendees to review ahead of the 40th ECC meeting in Liverpool (2-5th October).
19 September 2016
The continued publication in Cytopathology of high quality articles relevant to its readers depends, not only on the submissions received, but on a rigorous peer review process.
18 September 2016
Following the BAC letter to Dr Anne Mackie, Director of Screening PHE, her response is attached. She acknowledges problems with the current cervical screening service delivery, the concerns of our members, and issues with communication.
16 September 2016
Two new roles as outreach coordinators are available at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust.
16 September 2016
13 September 2016
Information on the BAC AGM which is being held as part of the 40th European Congress of Cytology meeting.
31 August 2016
BAC members, and all those working in cytology, will be well aware of the pressures on cervical cytology laboratories in delivering the current cervical screening programme.
19 August 2016
PHE Screening has now released some information about how cervical screening laboratories which are having difficulties achieving the 14 day TAT target may address this.
5 August 2016
Incoming chair of the UK National Screening Committee: Professor Bob Steele
21 July 2016
The UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) has published their annual evidence report Screening in the UK: making effective recommendations 2015 to 2016.
Find out more on the Public Health England screening website
15 July 2016
The next QUATE Aptitude Test in cervical cytology will be held on 5th October 2016
6 July 2016
BAC statement in relation to the announcement that HPV primary screening will be implemented into the English cervical screening programme
5 July 2016
The NHS in England is introducing a "superior" test for cervical cancer, following a successful pilot programme.
22 June 2016
NICE quality standards describe high-priority areas for quality improvement in a defined care or service area.
20 June 2016
Congrats to the Cytopathology team
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1365-2303
9 June 2016
The deadline has been extended to 30th June 2016
3 June 2016
Cancer Research UK are conducting a survey on pathology services in relation to service demand
16 May 2016
Internationally recognised expert in FNA visits the UK
12 May 2016
There are 2 places on the BAC Executive up for election at the 3rd October 2016 AGM in Liverpool. The Executive is bound by the aims and objectives of the BAC and is responsible for setting the strategic direction.
5 May 2016
One year, fixed term post with NHS England
https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/757ad5e1323ef20dbeb684e00166df62/?vac_ref=914167492
28 April 2016
This is the first marathon that Tom has undertaken since being diagnosed with a serious heart disease, dilated cardiomyopathy.
19 April 2016
The British Association for Cytopathology has issued guidance outlining the role of biomedical scientists within the provision of non-gynaecological cytology services.
13 April 2016
11 April 2016
The Australian Society of Cytology is proud to be holding the Society’s 46th Annual Scientific Meeting in Melbourne in 2016.
http://www.cytology-asc.com/event/46th-annual-scientific-business-meeting/
24 March 2016
This guideline offers evidence-based advice on the care and treatment of people with lung cancer
15 March 2016
NHS Cervical Screening Programme Colposcopy and Programme Management, NHSCSP Publication number 20, Third Edition March 2016
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cervical-screening-programme-and-colposcopy-management
15 March 2016
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/advisory-committee-on-clinical-excellence-awards
14 March 2016
Do you report cytology specimens? Are you a consultant, senior scientist or histopathology trainee?
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CYTOLOGYTRAININGSURVEY_2016
10 March 2016
The three-yearly primary cervical screening test is set to change to screening for human papillomavirus (HPV) every five years.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=11602849
9 March 2016
The Chief Scientific Officer’s WISE Fellowship Programme for NHS England, a brand new initiative, is now taking applications for 2016.
https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk/about-us/wise-projects/CSOFellowships
8 March 2016
Lay member wanted by HEE
23 February 2016
The BAC is pleased that Cytopathology invited the publication of the BAC recommended code of practice for cervical cytology laboratories 2015 in February’s issue
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cyt.2016.27.issue-1/issuetoc
16 February 2016
Online Seminars in Clinical Cytology from the IAC
http://www.cytology-iac.org/educational-resources/iac-webinars
12 February 2016
This recent article gives some practical experience of the use of p16 in cervical biopsies using the LAST criteria. It will be of interest to those who deal with cervical biopsy material from the CSPs.
Its findings may not be directly applicable to the UK setting, but are food for thought.
3 February 2016
Information about the 2016 Healthcare Science Awards including details of the categories and how to apply
27 January 2016
A study found 3.7 million women are failing to attend the preventative examination, while the UK now has one of the worst survival rates of cervical cancer in the developed world
http://www.express.co.uk/life-style/health/637369/4-million-women-cervical-cancer-screening-tests
19 January 2016
First IAC Seminar of 2016
http://www.cytology-iac.org/educational-resources/iac-webinars
15 January 2016
(HPV) testing as the first stage in the cervical screening programme
10 January 2016
Dr Winifred Gray on the passing of Dr Arthur Spriggs
8 January 2016
A BMJ article, rightly or wrongly(!), that challenges current thinking
6 January 2016
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued a new cervical cancer screening and prevention Practice Bulletin that stated screening with “the FDA-approved primary HPV screening test can be considered as a alternative to current cytology-based cervical cancer screening methods” in women 25 years and older
20 December 2015
HPV vaccine coverage data for vaccinations given from 1 September 2014 to 31 August 2015 by local authority and area team.15 December 2015
ECC 2016 Raffle winner at the ASM 20159 December 2015
Apologies for a slight delay in the production of the latest Cytopathology journal3 December 2015
In 2013, the International Academy for Cytology and the American Society of Cytopathology jointly sponsored The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology30 November 2015
The NCRI Cellular Molecular Pathology (CM-Path) initiative aims to improve diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients by breathing new life into academic cell and tissue-based pathology. It will provide strategic co-ordination of research training, basic and translational research opportunities and implementation of new approaches in pathology for faster innovation in cancer care.20 November 2015
The BAC has produced its response to the National Screening Committee Consultation on proposed changes on delivery of cervical screening with adoption of HPV primary screening after consultation with its membership via an email request for comments and also after a discussion held at its Annual Scientific meeting.http://www.britishcytology.org.uk/go/publications/bac-consultation-responses
18 November 2015
Cervical Screening Wales produce an annual statistic report on the screening programme. The report includes a variety of statistics including information on the number of women who go for screening, what the results are and how many women need to go for further investigations.http://www.cervicalscreeningwales.wales.nhs.uk/statistical-reports
11 November 2015
Women between the ages of 25 and 64 are invited for regular cervical screening under the NHS Cervical Screening Programme. This is intended to detect abnormalities within the cervix that could, if undetected and untreated, develop into cervical cancer.19 October 2015
The BAC has published its 2015 edition of the recommended code of practice for cytology laboratories participating in the UK cervical screening programme.25 August 2015
The National Screening committee has recently started a consultation process about the possible conversion from a cytology based cervical screening programme to a primary HPV screening programme. The website (see link below) reads:19 August 2015
This meeting is to celebrate the success of the National Cancer Screening programmes (bowel, breast and cervix) and to give insights into where they should go in the future. It is also an opportunity to celebrate the work of Professor Julietta Patnick CBE who has achieved so much over the years in establishing and running these programmes.29 July 2015
A recent report has highlighted a strategy for Cancer in the next five years. Entitled "Achieving World Class Cancer Outcomes : A strategy for England 2015-2020."30 June 2015
We are pleased to announce that an additional talk entitled “Update on HPV Testing in the UK ” has been added to the already packed programme for October. This additional talk, presented by Dr Karin Denton, will allow an update on all things HPV in the UK, a topic of huge importance and will include all that is new on HPV use in the Cervical Screening programme in the UK.https://events.conferencepartners.ie/ei/getdemo.ei?id=284&s=_8800Q6PMD
26 May 2015
Can you help lead the BAC by joining the Executive?22 May 2015
Jo's Trust is promoting 15-21st June as Cervical Cancer Awareness Week.In the UK, 22% of women still do not attend their cervical screening, so raising public awareness of cervical cancer prevention is a priority.14 May 2015
The RCPath has updated and revised its guidance on the retention and storage of pathological records and specimens, now in its fifth edition (issued April 2015). It covers all of pathology but does include cellular pathology and cytology. It will be of great relevance to all laboratories. The link is below, and a copy of the guidance is also attached.http://www.rcpath.org/publications-media/publications/#histo
11 May 2015
A request has been received on behalf of Dr Bridget S Wilkins (Consultant Histopathologist NCRI Pathology Engagement Lead and ECMC Cellular and Molecular Pathology Networking Group Chair) as outlined below.30 March 2015
BAC members may be interested in the link below, which gives information about the ongoing review of the QA Process within England, and how this may affect screening programmes.20 March 2015
Since April 2007, the regional Quality Assurance Reference Centres (QARCs) in England have adopted a standardised protocol for capturing screening data on all cases of cervical cancer. The data are aggregated in a national database for the purpose of audit, with the aim of monitoring and improving the service.http://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-screening-awareness-week
16 March 2015
Important information for all healthcare scientists and healthcare science practitioners
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