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16/08/2024

06/02/2024

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0h7zstk

Jo Wilson was diagnosed with cervical cancer just 19 months after having her daughter.

02/06/2022

Women can safely have fewer smears thanks to HPV test

Cervical screening is changing, but fewer checks will not mean more cancers missed, a study confirms.

19/01/2022

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59995279

Many were worried after lifesaving tests dropped from every three years to every five in Wales.

16/01/2022

https://www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinical-areas/cancer/cervical-screening-interval-extended-to-every-five-years-in-wales/

The routine cervical screening interval has been extended from three to five years for patients aged 25-49 in Wales.

24/02/2021

Smear tests: Women to trial 'do-it-at-home' kits for NHS

About 31,000 women will be offered the swab checks, which can help spot early signs of cervical cancer.

23/02/2021

We also provide a phlebotomy service.
Appointments available for clients needing to access a service to have their blood taken. This service is available for clients who have arranged to have their blood tested privately but need the sample taken by a professional. We can also centrifuge (spin) samples when required.

06/03/2019

https://www.facebook.com/613034803/posts/10157044484214804?sfns=mo

A new cervical screening campaign has been launched by the government in the hope of reversing a 20-year low in women going for smear tests. Two women every day in England die form cervical cancer and more than 200,000 women every year are diagnosed with abnormal cell changes which could lead to the...

05/03/2019

Is it time for 'smear test' to be rebranded?

A new government ad campaign avoids the term in favour of "cervical screening". Will it help boost rates?

10/02/2019

Starting smear tests at 25 years old is not right for everyone

The prime minister says she will look at the rules and urges women not to avoid the tests.

06/02/2019

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-46999104

She was trying to to help raise awareness of the 30-second test that could save your life.

04/02/2019

Health screening 'not meeting targets', report finds

Cervical screening saw delays in sending out results, affecting half of women, a report says.