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What's it like to have a colposcopy during the coronavirus crisis?
Posted by Louise M, 11 May 2020
Categories: coronavirus | colposcopy | lletz | cell changesThis is part of our “How it works now” series, aiming to help you navigate how our healthcare system works at the moment.
Read moreHow can physiotherapy help your recovery from cervical cancer?
Posted by Lisa McWilliams, Specialist Physiotherapist in Pelvic Health, Belfast City Hospital, 04 May 2020
Categories: cervical cancer | mental health | intimacyLisa Williams is a physiotherapist from Belfast. In this blog, she talks about the often hidden challenges facing women recovering from cervical cancer and its treatments, and what physios can do to help.
Read moreWhat it's like working at Jo’s during coronavirus
Posted by Rebecca Shoosmith, Head of Support Services, 29 Apr 2020
Categories: Fundraising | Policy | supportIt’s a tricky time to be a charity. We’re facing an anticipated income loss of over 60% and have had to furlough over half of our amazing colleagues to make sure we can continue to deliver our key frontline services. It’s a tricky time but we’re as committed as ever! Below some of our staff...
Read moreCoping with anxiety
Posted by Diane Hassall, Independent Therapist, 20 Apr 2020
Categories: cervical cancer | cervical screening | mental health | colposcopy | HPV | cell changesDiane is a therapist and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. In this blog, she explains what anxiety is and how you can manage it, as well as demonstrating some grounding techniques.
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Can I still contact my GP during the coronavirus crisis if I'm having symptoms?
Posted by Imogen Pinnell, Health Information Manager, 15 Apr 2020
Categories: cervical cancer | coronavirus “What do I do right now if I’m having symptoms? Can I still see my GP? Am I wasting their time?”A lot has changed due to the coronavirus crisis, but some things stay the same - this includes your GP’s role. They’re your first point of contact for anything that is concerning you.
Read moreSpotlight on: Ted Tugwell
Posted by Ted Tugwell, Fundraiser, 03 Apr 2020
Categories: Fundraising | cervical cancer | 20th anniversaryDuring our 20th year, we’ve been speaking to people who have been supporting us over the years. Ted Tugwell has been fundraising for Jo’s for over six years with the goal of raising £200,000 after his wife sadly passed away from cervical cancer.
Read moreWe are right beside you
Posted by , 01 Apr 2020
Categories: coronavirus | supportI am addressing this to everyone working in our NHS, in public health, in social care. Whether you work in a laboratory, general practice, a hospital or are supporting any aspect of our health and care system in your home - I want to thank you and say the team at Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust are...
Read moreSelf-isolating tips from people who have done it before
Posted by Hayley and Julie, Media Volunteers, 31 Mar 2020
Categories: coronavirus | mental health | supportSelf-isolation and social distancing were terms many of us couldn’t define a few weeks ago, now they’re our way of life– a ‘new normal’. Staying in and avoiding other people is the best thing we can do to slow down the spread of Covid-19, but for many people getting used to it is really tough....
Read moreWe don’t have all the answers
Posted by Debbie Shipley, Support Service Manager, 30 Mar 2020
Categories: coronavirus | support | mental healthYour world might have changed, but we haven’t. In this series, we talk about the impact coronavirus might have on your life and how to manage it.
Read moreWhat can we learn about cervical screening from the most remote place in the UK?
Posted by Iona Stoddart, Prevention Project Lead, 23 Mar 2020
Categories: cervical screeningIona Stoddart leads our West of Scotland team and she recently went on a cervical screening tour of the Western Isles. She’s shared the insights this unique part of the world gave her about access to cervical screening.
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