Eligibility for the BowelScreen programme is being extended to those aged 57 to 71.
An Offaly pharmacist is urging more older people to avail of a free bowel screening scheme from the HSE.
The age range for the BowelScreen programme is being expanded from ages 57 to 71.
Community pharmacists are being provided education and training by the health service in the scheme, which aims to boost early detection of bowel cancer.
Liam Butler, Owner and Pharmacist in Butlers Pharmacy Birr says it means they can urge any patients to get tested:
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