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<p>NHS England is committed to improving the accessibility of the screening programmes
it commissions under the Public Health Services (S7a) agreement, particularly for
under-served groups in society.</p><p>Contractually, providers of screening services
in the National Health Service are required to make reasonable adjustments to ensure
that their services are accessible for people with disabilities. For example, the
NHS breast screening service offers longer appointments at accessible sites to support
women with physical disabilities.</p><p>Services make reasonable adjustments within
the constraints of equipment, to ensure that disabled people are offered the opportunity
to have breast screening, however there may be situations where this is not possible.
Providers will deal with these on a case by case basis and offer an alternative approach
as necessary.</p>
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