What women need to know about cervical cancer – as at-home tests rolled out

There are certain risk factors, symptoms and treatments that you should know about.

NHS has target of eliminating the cancer by 2040, but up to 4 million eligible women are not up to date with screening Millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments will be offered free home testing kits on the NHS. The move comes amid concerns that only two-thirds of women attend in-pers

A radical shake-up will see tests mailed out to women in England who have not attended screening appointments so they can self-swab for cancer-causing high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV)

AT-home smear tests will be sent to millions of women in England. The NHS is targeting those who have not attended cervical cancer screening appointments - around four million women. The move has been described as a “gamechanger”, making it “easier than ever” for women to get screened, instead of having to visit a GP..