CERVICAL SCREENING
The UK Government has launched a campaign urging patients eligible for cervical screening not to ignore invitations and for those who missed their last one to book a new appointment. In March 2021, nearly 30% of eligible individuals weren’t screened. A survey found that embarrassment was the most common reason for not attending (42%), followed by those who kept putting it off (34%), or were worried it would be painful (28%). Talk to your practice nurse.