Article 6P8Z5 Women in England could be offered DIY cervical screening tests on NHS

Women in England could be offered DIY cervical screening tests on NHS

by
Anna Bawden Health and social affairs corresponden
from World news | The Guardian on (#6P8Z5)

Research suggests at-home tests could encourage 400,000 more women a year to have a screening

Women could be offered DIY cervical screening tests on the NHS, after research found self-testing at home significantly improved screening rates.

Researchers calculated that being able to take their sample at home could encourage about 400,000 more women a year to have a cervical screening.

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