Our policy work
We are campaigning to reduce the impact of cervical cancer across the UK.
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Our Research
Through our research we aim to explore gaps in knowledge about cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. We also aim work with women affected by cervical cancer and cell changes to understand the issues faced during diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.
2024
2023
2022
Research: Cervical cancer prevention doesn’t end at screening: Patient experiences of cervical cell changes
2021
Research: HPV stories
2020
Research: “I want my life back”. The long-term side-effects of radiotherapy: Gaps in recognition and resourcing leaving patients suffering without treatment (December)
Research: Impact of COVID-19 on cervical screening in England final report (October)
Research: Symptom awareness in the pandemic
Research: Impact of COVID-19 on cervical screening in England initial findings (August)
Research: Initial research into the impact of COVID-19 on cervical screening across the UK (June)
2019
Research: Not so simple. The impact of cervical cell changes and treatment
2018
Research: Three quarters of sexual violence survivors feel unable to go for potentially life-saving test
Research: Awareness and understanding of HPV among women
Research: Awareness of cervical screening among women in Scotland
Report: Computer says “no” - the growing issue of access to cervical screening across the UK, the problems and how they can be overcome.
Report: Cervical screening in the spotlight 2018 - a second audit of the activities by local authorities and CCGs to increase screening attendance.
2017
Informing our new plan to 2022, we modelled cervical cancer to 2040 based on changes to the screening and vaccination programmes, as well as variations in uptake.
This report aims to better understand the profound impact of living beyond a cervical cancer diagnosis by identifying the challenges faced by women, in addition to gaps in provision of care and support delivered.
Report: Cervical cancer in the spotlight
This report summarises responses Freedom of Information requests issued to local authorities and clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) about their activities to increase cervical screening coverage in England. The full report features case studies of CCGs and local authorities utilising the resources available to them and working in innovative ways to increase attendance. Read the full report
2016
Report: Cervical cancer stories
'Cervical cancer stories' brings together the experiences of 35 women who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer in the last two years to show first-hand some of the issues women face when they are newly diagnosed. Read the full report
2015
2014
Report: Behind the Screen: the financial impact of cervical cancer on individuals, the NHS and state
This report looks in detail at the financial impact of cervical cancer, not just on individuals but also on the NHS and state more widely across all four UK countries. It explores the impact increased or falling screening coverage. Read the full report
2013
2012
2011
What we do
We provide trustworthy information, campaign for change and provide support at every step.
Date last updated:
17 Dec 2020