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Cervical Screening Awareness Week June 15th -20th Posted or Updated on 16 Jun 2021

June 15th -20th is Cervical Screening Awareness Week.

Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer in women under 35 with two women in the UK per day dying from the disease. Regular cervical screening appointments can prevent up to 75% of instances of cervical cancer, saving 5000 lives per year. Despite this, many women are reluctant to have this test done with a quarter of women not responding to their screening invitation. 

More information about Cervical Screening Awareness Week and information about cervical cancer and cervical screening itself can be found on the Jo’s Trust website www.jostrust.org.uk or contact the Practice Nurses at Hampton surgery.

If your cervical screening is due – call us today on 01675 442510 to book your appointment.