<div>Changes to the way diagnostic tests and screening are carried out in Cheshire and Merseyside mean many more tests are being carried out in more centres around the region. <br> <br> A system-wide transformation programme has streamlined processes and introduced a new, flexible staffing system, while improving access to tests for patients. <br> <br> Guests Liz Bishop and Dr Ash Bassi explain how the transformation is being carried out, in conversation with Caroline Kenyon.<br> <br> Liz is Chief Executive of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust and lead for the Cheshire and Merseyside Diagnostic Transformation Programme; and Senior Responsible Officer for Cancer in Cheshire and Merseyside. <br>  <br> Ash is a consultant gastroenterologist at St Helens and Knowsley NHS Foundation Trust; Clinical Lead for the Cheshire and Merseyside Endoscopy Network; and North West Transformation Lead for Endoscopy.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/your-health/provider-collaboratives/cheshire-and-merseyside-acute-and-specialist-trust-cmast/diagnostics/">Diagnostics - NHS Cheshire and Merseyside</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/latest/case-studies/cheshire-and-merseyside-leading-the-way-to-improved-diagnostic-testing/">Cheshire and Merseyside leading the way to improved diagnostic testing - NHS Cheshire and Merseyside<br> </a><br> </div>