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9 April 2020
An italian institutional experience focusing on biosafety procedures
https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncy.22281
9 April 2020
This commentary focuses on the cytopathology laboratory, the authors' experiences with coronavirus (COVID-19) in Taiwan, and current guidelines on COVID-19 infection prevention and control. The objective of this report is to provide cytopathology professionals a timely, in-depth, evidence-based review of biosafety practices for those at risk for coronavirus (COVID19) infection.
https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncy.22280
3 April 2020
Important update from the publisher of the Cytopathology journal
3 April 2020
Each week the ASC will sponsor a FREE WEBINAR
30 March 2020
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. A Webinar will take place on Tuesday 8-9pm GMT.
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1844591690137486604
29 March 2020
The IBMS, RCPath, ACP and ACB, have issued joint guidance on the prioritisation of pathology testing during the COVID-19 pandemic
https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/covid-19-recommendations-for-laboratory-work/
27 March 2020
Booking for the 4-7th October 2020 ECC in Krakow, Poland is now live
25 March 2020
Briefing from the Royal College of Pathologists on testing for COVID-19
23 March 2020
During infectious disease outbreaks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, it is sensible to review several aspects of these procedures
18 March 2020
The 2019 Coronavirus epidemic, provisionally called 2019-nCoV, was first identified in Wuhan, China, in persons exposed to a seafood or wet market
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01478885.2020.1734718
9 March 2020
The Worldvision Cytopathology Contest is a global outreach initiative of the American Society of Cytopathology
24 February 2020
The BAC is able to support a limited number of members' new and renewal applications
13 February 2020
BAC & RCPath Diagnostic Cytopathology Slide Seminar Cases
12 February 2020
NHS Cervical Screening Programme announce the publication of updated cervical screening programme and colposcopy management guidance
12 February 2020
BAC & RCPath Diagnostic Cytopathology Slide Seminar Cases
11 February 2020
BAC & RCPath Diagnostic Cytopathology Slide Seminar Cases
9 February 2020
BAC & RCPath Diagnostic Cytopathology Slide Seminar Cases
31 January 2020
Allan Wilson MBA CSci FIBMS Hon FRCPath was inaugurated as the new IBMS President
https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/ibms-inaugurates-new-president-at-ceremony/
30 January 2020
The BAC are delighted to host the 2020 Spring Tutorial on the theme of ultrasound examination by pathologists together with interpretation of FNA material
30 January 2020
Cervical screening has been shown to save lives
23 January 2020
The next IAC webinar will be on 29th January 2020
https://www.cytology-iac.org/educational-resources/iac-webinars
14 January 2020
The report focuses on cervical screening performance in England
https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2020/01/14/cervical-screening-standards-report/
6 January 2020
The cervical screening programme has now implemented primary human papilloma virus (HPV) testing.
2 January 2020
Given the significant changes in the laboratory provision of the Cervical Screening Programme, the delivery of training in cervical cytology for Pathology trainees in Stage A and B has been very markedly affected for many.
22 November 2019
Women between the ages of 25 and 64 are invited for regular cervical screening under the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
31 October 2019
The long awaited updated RCPath Tissue pathways for diagnostic Cytopathology has just been issued
29 October 2019
The BAC are pleased to announce that the October 2019 edition of SCAN is now available as a readable PDF for members.
http://www.britishcytology.org.uk/go/publications/scan_magazine~38
21 October 2019
This annual event is an update for pathologists and biomedical scientists working in Cytopathology
18 October 2019
Public Health England is to be stripped of its responsibility for the national cancer screening programme, the government has confirmed
20 September 2019
An update from NHS England and NHS Improvement issued 18th September
19 September 2019
In March 2019, Public Health England launched the first ever national cervical screening campaign, Cervical Screening Saves Lives.
23 August 2019
The Annual General Meeting of the BAC will take place on Monday 23rd September at 12.45 at the ICC in Birmingham
19 August 2019
Primary human papillomavirus (HPV) screening is a new way of looking at cervical screening (smear) samples, where the check for HPV is the first test carried out.
https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2019/08/19/hpv-primary-screening-report-published/
8 August 2019
The Royal College of Pathologists has previously issued guidance on clinical leadership and responsibility for cytology services – the most recent version was published in 2012.
31 July 2019
Cytopathology is inviting manuscripts for themed issues
24 July 2019
A briefing for staff in contact with the service.
18 July 2019
Capita have today announced another cervical screening incident relating to 16 women who have a delayed call and a further 99 who should have been ceased but were not.
9 July 2019
Some women may be able to go as much as 10 years between cervical screening appointments, according to the results of a key government-funded trial on HPV testing.
27 June 2019
The BAC was represented at a recent meeting held by NHSE along with the RCPath, IBMS, NHSI and PHE
24 June 2019
The July Edition of Cytopathology (Vol 30, issue 4) is now available to review online with print copies to follow
4 June 2019
NHSE issued the statement below yesterday, which completes the process of identifying the laboratories for the roll out of primary HPV in England.
28 May 2019
The preliminary report on the review of the cancer screening services in England led by Professor Mike Richards was published on the 24th May.
21 May 2019
NHSE released the following update earlier today
13 May 2019
The father of cervical cytology screening which continues to save the lives of thousands of women around the world today recognised by ‘Google’ today.
13 May 2019
Adult Health Screening: Ninety-Sixth Report of Session 2017–19
10 May 2019
Seema Kennedy MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health and Primary Care, responds to cervical screening joint statement
29 April 2019
The May issue of Cytopathology is now available online (vol 30, issue 3) and the print issue will be with members soon
29 April 2019
Women who are too anxious or embarrassed to go for a smear test could instead provide a urine sample to be screened for cervical cancer, research suggests.
25 April 2019
24 April 2019
It is a well- known fact that Dr John H F Smith was instrumental in setting up the former Sheffield Cytology Training Centre.
24 April 2019
BAC Statement on pHPV procurement announcement
24 April 2019
FSRH consultation response: FSRH, RCOG, BSCCP and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust issue joint position statement on cervical screening
https://www.fsrh.org/news/fsrh-rcog-jostrust-bsccp-position-cervical-screening-review/
24 April 2019
Organisations have teamed up to launch the Life Saving Wax initiative in salons across the country
15 April 2019
NHSE update on progress with the procurement of laboratory services to support the delivery of HPV primary testing within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme
11 April 2019
Statement from Vaughan Gething AM, Minister for Health and Social Services
11 April 2019
Letter to all cytology colleagues from the ACCS
3 April 2019
NHS England (NHSE) have recently received a number of requests from bidders and other organisations as to the process for advising of the outcome of the invitation to tender (ITT) for HPV primary screening and so have issued a statement to bidders on the Procurement Portal dated 2nd April.
21 March 2019
Women will be able to conduct tests for HPV at home as part of a pilot scheme to combat the low up-take of cervical cancer screenings in England.
20 March 2019
NHS chiefs are bringing the cervical screening service back in-house after expressing dissatisfaction at the way it has been performing.
19 March 2019
The Institute of Biomedical Science, British Association for Cytopathology and Royal College of Pathologists issue a joint statement on recent cervical screening news in the national media.
5 March 2019
The campaign urges women to attend their cervical screening, with data showing that the number of women attending screening has fallen to a 20-year low.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/phe-launches-cervical-screening-saves-lives-campaign
5 March 2019
The government has launched its first cervical screening advertising campaign in England, as the number of women having checks has hit a 20-year low.
4 March 2019
The HPV - or Human Papilloma Virus - vaccine is available to year 8 and 9 schoolgirls across Britain. But not all of them get the jab.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/health-47419895/why-are-bame-girls-less-likely-to-get-the-hpv-jab
11 February 2019
PHE Screening has launched new training resources to support staff providing primary HPV screening in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (CSP)
https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2019/02/11/primary-hpv-screening-training-resources-launched/
7 February 2019
British Medical Journal (BMJ) abstract report from HPV pilot site
5 February 2019
The “Worldvision Cytopathology Contest” (WCC) is a new global outreach initiative of the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC)
5 February 2019
The British Association for Cytopathology (BAC), Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and Royal College of Pathologists (RCPath) recently wrote to NHS England to seek an extension to the tender process for Primary HPV cervical screening.
1 February 2019
New Public Health England (PHE) guidance
1 February 2019
The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the British Association of Cytopathology (BAC) respond to today’s National Audit Office (NAO) health screening report
29 January 2019
Past President of the BSCC honoured
29 January 2019
The BAC have now had confirmation from the Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence Awards (ACCEA) of the opening and closing dates for the next round of national awards in England and Wales
24 January 2019
The BAC are delighted to host the 2019 Spring Tutorial on the theme of Practical application of reporting terminologies in diagnostic cytopathology on 29th March 2019
22 January 2019
21-27 January is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, to highlight the role of biomedical science in analysing cervical cancer and HPV, the IBMS spoke to members Allan Wilson and Kirstie Rice
https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/could-self-testing-kits-save-women/
22 January 2019
Article published on Unite Live
21 January 2019
Do you know how cervical cancer can be prevented? During Cervical Cancer Prevention Week Jo's Trust want as many people as possible to know how they can reduce their risk of the disease and to educate others.
https://www.jostrust.org.uk/get-involved/campaign/cervical-cancer-prevention-week
19 December 2018
The BAC have received a letter from NHS Improvement and bring to the attention of members and all across cytology
18 December 2018
Congratulations to Allan Wilson who has been confirmed as the IBMS President Elect from 1st January 2019.
https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/announcing-our-new-president-elect/
5 December 2018
The December Edition of Cytopathology (Vol 29, issue 6) is now available to review online with print copies following soon
30 November 2018
Can you inform the EFCS by completing a short survey with regard to immunocytochemisty?
30 November 2018
The NHS Cervical Screening Programme has made a significant impact on cervical cancer mortality since it was established in 1988, saving an estimated 5,000 lives a year.
22 November 2018
NHS England update on progress with the procurement of laboratory services to support the delivery of HPV primary testing within the NHS Cervical Screening Programme
15 November 2018
On 17 October 2018, Primary Care Support England (PCSE), delivered by Capita, informed NHS England and Public Health England that between January and October this year a significant number of cervical screening letters were not issued to women when they were due.
15 November 2018
All participants are invited to submit abstracts for their presentation at ECC 2019
8 November 2018
Cytology Manager Kay Ellis gives a guided tour of her department at Royal Hallamshire Hospital Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
https://thebiomedicalscientist.net/science/my-lab-cervical-screening-department
2 November 2018
There is a paucity of empirical evidence to inform the age at which to stop cervical cancer screening.
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(18)30536-9/fulltext
1 November 2018
Sarah May, Deputy Chief Executive of the IBMS Editorial November 2018
https://thebiomedicalscientist.net/resources/editorial-change-cytology
25 October 2018
NHS England (NHS E) published a Prior Information Notice in mid-October 2018, informing the market of the intention to undertake a procurement process to support the implementation of HPV primary screening.
https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2018/10/25/hpv-primary-cervical-screening-october-2018-update/
18 October 2018
On Saturday 13th October 2018, cytologists from across the UK attended the BAC/IBMS joint event Preparing for the Future
1 October 2018
The October Edition of Cytopathology (Vol 29, issue 5) is now available to review online with print copies following soon
28 September 2018
With the call for membership renewals in the post, BAC Chair Alison Cropper reflects on a momentous year of change in cytology
13 September 2018
The report on issues relating to the operation and management of the Irish cervical screening programme has been released.
https://health.gov.ie/blog/publications/dr-gabriel-scally-scoping-inquiry-into-cervicalcheck/
10 September 2018
There is one seat available for the BAC Executive
7 September 2018
The IAC & ASC are collaborating on developing a reporting terminology for serous fluid cytology
https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7aiFnS6JUsdzMlD
6 September 2018
Latest NHS Cervical Screening Programme blog
https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2018/09/06/cervical-screening-consolidated-standards-out/
4 September 2018
Joint statement from the IBMS, RCPath and BAC
22 August 2018
A cytopathology study day is being held on Wednesday 26 September 2018 at 1:30-4.30 at Imperial College London
13 August 2018
The BAC & IBMS are running a joint event on Saturday 13th October 2018 - this will be free of charge to members of both professional bodies and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis
7 August 2018
Following a review of its delivery strategy, NHS England has agreed to begin a one-stage procurement process to reconfigure provider laboratories to support the roll-out of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) primary screening into the NHS Cervical Cancer Screening Programme (CSP) in England.
31 July 2018
The article below may be of interest to members, although many of us working in the English CSP will be too aware of these sorts of issues
2 July 2018
Latest Public Health England (PHE) Screening blog from Catherine Witney and Ruth Stubbs
https://phescreening.blog.gov.uk/2018/06/22/expertise-underpins-cervical-screening-programme/
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