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<p>Data is reported by local authority and published annually by NHS England, with
the most recent information available at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/cervical-screening-programme/england---2017-18"
target="_blank">https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/cervical-screening-programme/england---2017-18</a></p><p>However,
data by clinical commissioning group (CCG) was published by the National Audit Office
(NAO) Investigation into the Management of Health Screening and is available at the
following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.nao.org.uk/report/investigation-into-adult-health-screening/"
target="_blank">https://www.nao.org.uk/report/investigation-into-adult-health-screening/</a></p><p>The
data published by the NAO shows the target for delivering cervical screening results
letters within 14 days was not met in 189 out of 207 CCGs in 2017-18.</p><p>The 2016
announcement of the planned introduction of human papillomavirus primary screening
and planned reconfiguration of laboratories has impacted on cytology workforce retention
and recruitment rates. This led to an increase in the turnaround times of cervical
screening samples in 2016-17 and 2017-18.</p><p>NHS England is taking steps to make
sure the delivery, performance and oversight of screening services meet the high standard
NHS patients rightly expect. This includes moving samples around the country to reduce
the burden on those laboratories most under pressure. Professor Sir Mike Richards
has also been commissioned to undertake a major review of cancer screening as part
the NHS Long Term Plan’s renewed drive to improve care and save lives.</p>
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