cervical cancer
“It’s just weird – a bit of an odd feeling.”
We’ve now reached a 21-year low for women accepting invitations for their smear. We must understand why.
"I can stand here and say this – I know what it’s like."
Recent figures show that cervical screening rates among all ages are at their lowest for two decades. Almost one in three women aged 25 to 64 have not had a smear test within the time frame the NHS recommends. Many women do not feel comfortable going for the pap smear, even though the checks have shown to dramatically reduce the chance of developing cervical cancer. Learn more about what the test entails and how often you need to go.
Here's how to access the new services 👇
New research suggests there will soon be alternatives – more options for screening can only improve accessibility
But it might be five years before it's available.
Here we go again. It's Groundhog Day of yet another women’s health disaster
Nurses say they know and understand your fears.
We've got some work to do.