Age range for free bowel cancer screening kits expanded

The age range for people eligible for free bowel screening is extending by two years.

From tomorrow, everyone aged between 57 and 71 will be invited to participate in the scheme.

It’s the fourth expansion of the range since 2023, with a long-term goal to invite people aged 55 to 74.

Dr Alan Smith from the HSE National Screening Service, is encouraging all eligible people to take the at-home test:

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