https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nsc-evidence-review-process<\/a><\/p> <\/p>
NHS England is currently working to implement primary human papillomavirus screening in England.<\/p>"}
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The best independent evidence shows that routine screening of women under 25 actually does more harm than good. Cervical cancer in women under the age of 25 is very rare and younger women often undergo natural and harmless changes in the cervix that screening would identify as abnormalities, resulting in many false negatives.<\/p>
We offer vaccination to girls to protect against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which protects against 70 per cent of cervical cancers and which is expected to reduce the already low rates of cervical cancer in these young women and allow them to be protected for years to come.<\/p>
Young women with symptoms of cervical cancer, largely unusual bleeding particularly after sex, should see their GP and be referred to a gynecologist if clinically appropriate.<\/p>
My Rt Hon Friend the Minister for Women and Equalities has no plans to discuss this issue with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.<\/em><\/p>"}
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<\/p>
NHS England hosted a spotlight session in April 2016 which focussed on gaining insight into the reasons why women do or do not attend for screening. This suggested that ease of access together with attitudinal changes to informed choice, may contribute to this widespread reduction in uptake.<\/p>
<\/p>
Jo\u2019s Cervical Cancer Trust published a report in January 2018 suggesting that some young women did not attend cervical screening appointments because they were embarrassed about their body, while others did not think the test was important and were not at risk because they led healthy lifestyles.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England and PHE have therefore modified the commissioning levers and communication processes, for example through supporting Jo\u2019s Trust in the Time to Screen campaign and the development of a new \u2018Be Clear on Cancer\u2019 campaign for early 2019 promoting uptake of cervical screening.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England has supported the Cancer Alliances who bring together local senior clinical and managerial leaders representing the whole cancer patient pathway across a specific geography, and have a general role in improving early diagnosis. In turn they have developed specific plans to improve uptake rates in screening programmes as part of that agenda with cervical screening considered a priority area.<\/p>
<\/p>
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and Macmillan general practitioners (GPs) are also being utilised to provide awareness and training, with work and focus groups to target reducing inequalities among women over 50 and women from Eastern European countries a specific focus in one region. The role that sexual health clinics can play in providing access to screening among vulnerable women via an opportunistic offer of screening is being considered.<\/p>
<\/p>
Training of GP receptionists is underway to improve ease of access to a screening appointment, while a toolkit has been developed to reduce the inequality in uptake among women with a learning disability.<\/p>
<\/p>
In addition, NHS England recently announced that Professor Sir Mike Richards has been asked to lead a review of cancer screening programmes which will consider ways to increase uptake of cervical screening.<\/p>"}
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NHS England has reviewed the data from 2013 showing the continuing gradual national and international decline in the five-year coverage. Assessments for the decline were done in partnership with key stakeholders Public Health England (PHE) and Jo\u2019s Cervical Cancer Trust.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England hosted a spotlight session in April 2016 which focussed on gaining insight into the reasons why women do or do not attend for screening. This suggested that ease of access together with attitudinal changes to informed choice, may contribute to this widespread reduction in uptake.<\/p>
<\/p>
Jo\u2019s Cervical Cancer Trust published a report in January 2018 suggesting that some young women did not attend cervical screening appointments because they were embarrassed about their body, while others did not think the test was important and were not at risk because they led healthy lifestyles.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England and PHE have therefore modified the commissioning levers and communication processes, for example through supporting Jo\u2019s Trust in the Time to Screen campaign and the development of a new \u2018Be Clear on Cancer\u2019 campaign for early 2019 promoting uptake of cervical screening.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England has supported the Cancer Alliances who bring together local senior clinical and managerial leaders representing the whole cancer patient pathway across a specific geography, and have a general role in improving early diagnosis. In turn they have developed specific plans to improve uptake rates in screening programmes as part of that agenda with cervical screening considered a priority area.<\/p>
<\/p>
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and Macmillan general practitioners (GPs) are also being utilised to provide awareness and training, with work and focus groups to target reducing inequalities among women over 50 and women from Eastern European countries a specific focus in one region. The role that sexual health clinics can play in providing access to screening among vulnerable women via an opportunistic offer of screening is being considered.<\/p>
<\/p>
Training of GP receptionists is underway to improve ease of access to a screening appointment, while a toolkit has been developed to reduce the inequality in uptake among women with a learning disability.<\/p>
<\/p>
In addition, NHS England recently announced that Professor Sir Mike Richards has been asked to lead a review of cancer screening programmes which will consider ways to increase uptake of cervical screening.<\/p>"}
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Information on how much of the money allocated from the cervical screening budget to schemes to increase cervical screening attendance is not collected centrally by NHS England.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England has invested over £200 million since 2016 to transform cancer services across England.<\/p>
<\/p>
Next year, Public Health England will launch a national campaign to highlight the risks of cervical cancer, encourage all women to respond to their screening invitation and to encourage women to consider booking an appointment if they have missed previous invitations.<\/p>"}
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The NHS Cervical Screening programme encourages practices to be sympathetic and supportive to all women going through the procedure, in order to make it as comfortable as possible. All women undertaking their screening test have the support of a chaperone available. A female general practitioner/ nurse also undertakes the screening test.<\/p>
<\/p>
In addition, the NHS Cervical Screening Programme\u2019s sample taker training guidance covers various barriers which sample takers should be considerate of, this includes guidance on women with fears of cervical screening following a history of sexual assault or rape. The guidance can be viewed at the following link:<\/p>
<\/p>
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cervical-screening-education-and-training<\/a><\/p> <\/p>
The Department has have been working with NHS England to develop a five-year Sexual Assault and Abuse Strategy, which aspires to ensure victims receive joined-up pathways of care over the course of their life time whenever they need it \u2013 this was published in April 2018. It will develop and improve integrated pathways of care for people that have experienced sexual assault and abuse.<\/p>"}
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NHS England has reviewed the data from 2013 showing the continuing gradual national and international decline in the five-year coverage. Assessments for the decline were done in partnership with key stakeholders Public Health England (PHE) and Jo\u2019s Cervical Cancer Trust.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England hosted a spotlight session in April 2016 which focussed on gaining insight into the reasons why women do or do not attend for screening. This suggested that ease of access together with attitudinal changes to informed choice, may contribute to this widespread reduction in uptake.<\/p>
<\/p>
Jo\u2019s Cervical Cancer Trust published a report in January 2018 suggesting that some young women did not attend cervical screening appointments because they were embarrassed about their body, while others did not think the test was important and were not at risk because they led healthy lifestyles.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England and PHE have therefore modified the commissioning levers and communication processes, for example through supporting Jo\u2019s Trust in the Time to Screen campaign and the development of a new \u2018Be Clear on Cancer\u2019 campaign for early 2019 promoting uptake of cervical screening.<\/p>
<\/p>
NHS England has supported the Cancer Alliances who bring together local senior clinical and managerial leaders representing the whole cancer patient pathway across a specific geography, and have a general role in improving early diagnosis. In turn they have developed specific plans to improve uptake rates in screening programmes as part of that agenda with cervical screening considered a priority area.<\/p>
<\/p>
Cancer Research UK and Macmillan general practitioners (GPs) are also being utilised to provide awareness and training, with work and focus groups to target reducing inequalities among women over 50 and women from Eastern European countries a specific focus in one region. The role that sexual health clinics can play in providing access to screening among vulnerable women via an opportunistic offer of screening is being considered.<\/p>
<\/p>
Training of GP receptionists is underway to improve ease of access to a screening appointment, while a toolkit has been developed to reduce the inequality in uptake among women with a learning disability.<\/p>
<\/p>
In addition, NHS England recently announced that Professor Sir Mike Richards has been asked to lead a review of cancer screening programmes which will consider ways to increase uptake of cervical screening.<\/p>"}
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