Tackling Health Inequalities in Cancer Screening: Experiences of Eastern European and African Communities in Northeast Scotland

This report provides insights from ethnic minority community members who may be under-served by the healthcare system in Northeast Scotland, focusing on how to improve the delivery of cancer screening programmes. A partnership approach was used to engage the public with particular emphasis on reaching Polish/Eastern European and African communities. Key areas for improvement identified through discussion groups include communication, cultural competence, access to screening services, and knowledge-raising initiatives to help individuals navigate the UK healthcare system. These findings offer recommendations as to how healthcare systems can engage with diverse communities for meaningful reform within cancer screening programmes.