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For lots of women and people with a cervix, smear tests (cervical screening) are something that might feel a bit uncomfortable or embarrassing, but is over and done with quickly.
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Posted by Dr Larisa Corda, Endometriosis UK Ambassador & Nikita Gandhi, Fundraising Officer, 1:15 pm
Categories: let's talk | cervical screening | Dr Larisa Corda, Endometriosis UK Ambassador & Nikita Gandhi, Fundraising Officer
Posted by Kate Sanger, Head of Communications & Public Affairs, 11:30 am
Ahead of the third and final part of the new Jade Goody documentary on Channel 4, we’re discussing the sorts of conversations it will inspire, and how we can make sure they are as positive as possible.
Posted by Kate Sanger, Head of Communications & Public Affairs, 8:00 am
We’ve released a new report today highlighting a barrier to cervical screening which is frankly disgraceful: physical disability.
Posted by Kate Sanger, Head of Communications & Public Affairs, 9:45 am
Smear tests can be difficult for a variety of reasons, but some women can face additional barriers to getting tested. This includes women with a range of physical disabilities such as muscular dystrophy or multiple sclerosis.
Posted by Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager, 10:00 am
Categories: cervical screening | let's talk | Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager
Please be aware that this blog contains content that may be distressing to read.
Posted by Meghan Herring, Support Services Officer, 9:30 am
Categories: cervical screening | let's talk | Meghan Herring, Support Services Officer
This blog was originally written for the LGBT Foundation
Posted by Kate Sanger, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, 9:30 am
Categories: cervical screening | let's talk | Kate Sanger, Head of Communications and Public Affairs
There are many reasons which can make attending smear tests difficult. Things such as fear, embarrassment, anxiety and a previous bad experience can all mean even taking the first step to book an appointment can be hard.
Posted by Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager, 9:00 am
Categories: cervical screening | let's talk | Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager
If you have had a bad experience at a smear test, it can understandably have a negative impact on how you feel about going for a test in the future.
Posted by Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager, 12:00 pm
Categories: cervical screening | let's talk | Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager
While smear tests are not always easy, for many women they’re over in a few minutes and they can continue with their day, knowing that the job’s been ticked off.
Posted by Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager, 10:15 am
Categories: cervical screening | let's talk | Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager
For a lot of people, it’s a five minute appointment that may be slightly uncomfortable and embarrassing, but is over and done with quickly. But for others, smear tests aren’t just uncomfortable – they hurt and some women find them extremely...
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