Research and analysis

Young person and adult screening KPI data: Q2 summary factsheets

Updated 16 June 2022

Please be aware that this data covers the time period through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Provider performance should therefore be interpreted with caution.

In addition to this, some providers were justifiably not able to make timely data returns or validate their data in this period. We recommend looking at the historical trend data of services before the COVID-19 pandemic to help interpret the data.

1. Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening

1.1 KPI AA2: coverage: initial screen

National performance of AA2 in Q1 was withdrawn from publication due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on screening activity. Performance in Q2 was 8.8% as shown in the national trend graph below. AA2 is an annual indicator and quarterly figures are cumulative from Q1 to Q4.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response and restoration of screening this KPI has been impacted. Performance against the KPI has been affected by when providers restarted primary screening, increased appointment lengths, access to venues and availability of screening staff.

Quarter 2 performance

Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2020
Numerator 26,647
Denominator 301,149
Performance 8.8%
Completeness of data 100%
Region Performance %
London 3.2%
Midlands and East 8.3%
North 6.1%
South 15.3%
England 8.8%

1.2 KPI AA3: coverage: annual surveillance scan

National performance of AA3 in Q1 was withdrawn from publication as there were issues with data quality due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on screening services in this period. Performance in Q2 was 74.5% as shown in the national trend graph below.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response and restoration of screening this KPI may be impacted. Local services should highlight this with their commissioners where they consider that this KPI has been impacted by the COVID-19 response.

Quarter 2 performance

Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2020
Numerator 2,735
Denominator 3,673
Performance 74.5%
Completeness of data 100%
Region Performance %
London 54.4%
Midlands and East 77.3%
North 75.6%
South 79.4%
England 74.5%

1.3 KPI AA4: coverage: quarterly surveillance scan

National performance of AA4 up to 31 March 2020 (Q4) is shown in the trend graph below.

Due to impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on screening activity between April and June 2020, there were no quarterly men screened in this period and so their due dates have not moved on to Q2. This resulted in a high number of providers reporting very small numbers (less than 5) and therefore publication of this KPI has been withdrawn for Q1 and Q2.

2. Diabetic eye screening

2.1 KPI DE1: uptake: routine digital screening

National performance of DE1 in Q2 was 73.8%. The national trend graph below shows that DE1 performance has dropped over the last 2 quarters and is now below the acceptable threshold of 75%. All 57 screening services submitted data. DE1 is an annual rolling figure.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response and restoration of screening this KPI may be impacted and overall numbers will be smaller. Local services should highlight this with their commissioners where they consider that this KPI has been impacted by the COVID-19 response.

Quarter 2 performance

Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2020
Numerator 1,285,438
Denominator 1,740,935
Performance 73.8%
Completeness of data 100%
Region Performance %
London 77.4%
Midlands and East 71.2%
North 72.1%
South 78.4%
England 73.8%

2.2 KPI DE2: test: timeliness of results letters

National performance of DE2 in Q2 was 99.4%, the highest ever level recorded for this KPI. The national trend graph below shows that DE2 performance has remained above the achievable threshold of 95% since 1 October 2018. All 57 screening services submitted data.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response and restoration of screening this KPI may be impacted and overall numbers will be smaller. Local services should highlight this with their commissioners where they consider that this KPI has been impacted by the COVID-19 response.

Quarter 2 performance

Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2020
Numerator 265,043
Denominator 266,764
Performance 99.4%
Completeness of data 100%
Region Performance %
London 99.8%
Midlands and East 99.4%
North 98.9%
South 99.5%
England 99.4%

2.3 KPI DE3: intervention/treatment: timely consultation for people with diabetes who are screen positive

National performance of DE3 in Q2 was 68.6%. The national trend graph below shows that DE3 performance has remained below the acceptable threshold of 80% since 1 April 2017. All 57 screening services submitted data.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response and restoration of screening this KPI may be impacted and overall numbers will be smaller. Local services should highlight this with their commissioners where they consider that this KPI has been impacted by the COVID-19 response.

Quarter 2 performance

Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2020
Numerator 1,644
Denominator 2,398
Performance 68.6
Completeness of data 100%
Region Performance %
London 72.9%
Midlands and East 73.1%
North 60.9%
South 71.5%
England 68.6%

3. Bowel cancer screening

3.1 KPI BCS1: uptake

National performance of BCS1 in Q2 was 68.7%. The national trend graph below shows that BCS1 performance has remained above the acceptable threshold of 52% since 1 April 2017.

Publication of BCS1 was withdrawn for Q1. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 response and restoration of screening this KPI may be impacted and overall numbers will be smaller. Performance should be interpreted with caution.

Quarter 2 performance

Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2020
Numerator 509,081
Denominator 741,406
Performance 68.7%
Completeness of data 100%

3.2 KPI BCS2: coverage

National performance of BCS2 in Q1 was 62.0%, lower than the previous 2 quarters. BCS2 is available 6 months (2 quarters) in arrears. The national trend graph below shows BCS2 performance since 1 April 2017. There are no thresholds set for this KPI.

Coverage ranged from 54.4% in London to 64.4% in the South.

Quarter 1 performance

Reporting period 1 April to 30 June 2020
Numerator 4,992,580
Denominator 8,051,239
Performance 62.0%
Completeness of data 100%
Region Performance %
London 54.4%
Midlands and East 62.2%
North 62.6%
South 64.4%
England 62.0%

4. Breast screening

4.1 KPI BS1: uptake

National performance of BS1 up to 31 March 2020 (Q4) is shown in the trend graph below.

Publication of this KPI has been withdrawn for Q1 and Q2 as there were issues with data quality due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on screening services in this period.

4.2 KPI BS2: uptake: screening round length

National performance of BS2 up to 31 March 2020 (Q4) is shown in the trend graph below.

Publication of this KPI has been withdrawn for Q1 and Q2 as there were issues with data quality due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on screening services in this period.

5. Cervical screening

5.1 KPI CS1: coverage under 50 years

National performance of CS1 in Q2 was 68.3%. The national trend graph below shows that CS1 performance has remained below the acceptable threshold of 80% since 1 April 2017.

None of the 135 CCGs met the acceptable threshold.

Quarter 2 performance

Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2020
Numerator 6,988,785
Denominator 10,231,535
Performance 68.3%
Completeness of data 100%
Region Performance %
London 60.1%
Midlands and East 70.1%
North 70.8%
South 70.9%
England 68.3%

5.2 KPI CS2: coverage 50 years and above

National performance of CS2 in Q2 was 75.3%. The national trend graph below shows that CS2 performance has remained below the acceptable threshold of 80% since 1 April 2017.

None of the 135 CCGs met the acceptable threshold.

Quarter 2 performance

Reporting period 1 July to 30 September 2020
Numerator 3,862,868
Denominator 5,130,246
Performance 75.3%
Completeness of data 100%
Region Performance %
London 72.3%
Midlands and East 76.0%
North 75.6%
South 75.9%
England 75.3%