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<p>General practitioner practices are required to ensure that their premises are suitable
for the delivery of essential services and that they are sufficient to meet the reasonable
needs of its patients, including those with disabilities. This involves making any
necessary reasonable adjustments; making alternative arrangements, such as referral
to a specialist screening provider; or undertaking the procedures in another setting
that is more suitable given any limitations to a patient’s mobility. Where a patient
requires specialist equipment, clinical staff will ensure that patients have access
to its use in a safe environment.</p><p>NHS England is continuously investing in initiatives
to help ensure equality of access to screening and, through the Section 7A public
health functions agreement, aims to improve public health outcomes and reduce inequalities.</p><p>Professor
Sir Mike Richards’ review of Adult Screening programmes was published on 16 October
2019. As part of this review, it was recommended that good practice on physical disabilities
is shared to enable this to be adopted more widely. The Department, NHS England and
Public Health England is considering the recommendations from Professor Richards’
report and will publish an implementation plan in spring 2020.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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