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<p>A decision is expected to be made in 2018/19 on the sensitivity threshold for the
faecal immunochemical test (FIT) on its introduction to the bowel cancer screening
programme.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England remains committed to the implementation of FIT
testing within the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme from 2018. During 2018, NHS
England will finalise a number of practical steps to ensure when FIT is implemented
it is sustainable. These steps include: working with Public Health England who will
be ensuring that the practical arrangements for managing the production and distribution
of FIT kits are in place and working with local providers to ensure sufficient workforce
capacity is in place to deliver FIT and save lives.</p>
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