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This information is for professionals who want to hold a drop-in cervical screening clinic.
At Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, we have assisted GP surgeries and clinics with drop-in clinics and have seen a lot of success. They offer a relaxed setting and more flexible times to help women and people with a cervix access cervical screening. If you are think about running a drop-in clinic, you can use this information to help you plan yours.
A drop-in clinic is a dedicated time for cervical screening. You might use it to:
- Feedback given to our Public Health Engagement Coordinators
Every surgery runs drop-in clinics a bit differently, depending on:
We usually suggest you try to make the atmosphere warm, friendly and welcoming. You may offer refreshments such as tea and cake, decorate the waiting area, and give patients goody bags containing some pampering items when they leave. Some surgeries have even created a party atmosphere with music and belly dancers.
You might also choose to run the clinic as a general ‘women’s health’ event. You could invite a number of charity representatives to talk about different issues, such as breast health, as well as offering cervical screening. The general idea is to make cervical screening easier by offering a more pleasant and positive experience.
Drop-in clinics can help overcome some major barriers to screening because of the set up:
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust has step-by-step guidance for planning a drop-in clinic. It contains recommendations and suggestions based on the experience of our Public Health Engagement Coordinators, but it is important for you to decide what is most appropriate for your surgery.
We suggest you start with 3 key questions:
Download our drop-in clinic planning form >
We have more resources to help you plan and run your drop-in clinic:
Our Public Health Engagement Coordinators have shared their tops tips for planning and running a successful drop-in clinic:
- Feedback given to our Public Health Engagement Coordinators
Get our tips for maing cervical screening more accessible at your GP surgery or clinic.
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