Many of you have already told us that attending cervical screening appointments can be difficult — so we wanted to share an important update.
NHS England has begun offering discreet HPV self‑testing kits that can be used at home. The kit allows you to take your own sample and post it back for testing.
To start with, these home‑testing kits are being offered to women who have not yet taken up their GP cervical screening invitation.
You can read the full announcement on the NHS website, using link below.
We’d really like to hear whether this new option helps you or a family member to access screening more easily. If you do receive a kit and decide to use it, please let us know how you get on so we can share real experiences with partners and continue improving access to health checks.