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Cervical Cancer and screening

The following resources include guidance on making cervical screening more accessible, including using reasonable adjustments, supporting women with a learning disability, and explanations of what to expect at a cervical screening or ‘smear test'.

Cervical Cancer and screening

  • Accessing cervical screening with the right support for people with a learning disability

    Organisation: NHS England
    Type: Film
    Date published: June 2022
    Description: Film about how the NHS, local systems and partnerships are working together to find ways to make screening more accessible for people with a learning disability, where Jodie shares her experience of screening.

  • Cervical screening: supporting women with learning disabilities

    Organisation: NHS England/Public Health England
    Type: Guidance
    Date published: April 2019
    Description: Information to support women with learning disabilities to access cervical screening. Includes easy read invitation letters and guidance on reasonable adjustments. Published April 2019.

  • Having a Smear Test

    Organisation: NHS
    Type: Booklet
    Date published: April 2022
    Description: Easy Guide for women aged 25-64 about having a smear test and what it involves.

  • Smear tests for people with a learning disability

    Organisation: Jo's Trust
    Type: Easy reads and film
    Date published: May 2021
    Description: Information about what happens when you go for a smear test and details of helpline

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