Cervical Screening Awareness Week (16-22 June)
The following is a press release by The Eve Appeal.
Last week NHS England announced changes to the cervical screening programme, moving screening intervals for those who haven’t had high-risk HPV found recently from three to five years for all eligible ages. This brings England in line with Scotland and Wales, who were already screening every five years.
Our new survey revealed the extent of the worry and anxiety around the recent changes to the cervical screening programme. Over 40% of women in England are worried that being screened less often isn’t safe and round a third would be worried about getting cervical cancer if they were screened less often. Only around one in five (22%) trust that any decision to change screening intervals would be based on evidence.
We know that people need reassurance, evidence and expert information about the change and around cervical screening, so they feel confident and empowered to attend, and trust in the programme. This Cervical Screening Awareness Week, we will be sharing information on cervical screening, the changes to the programme, and tips to make the appointment easier.
The Eve Appeal has lots of information on cervical screening and tips to make the appointment easier at https://eveappeal.org.uk/information-and-advice/preventing-cancer/facts-and-tips-for-cervical-screening/’
You can find out more about this week on their website: https://eveappeal.org.uk/campaigns/cervical-screening-awareness-week/
