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Cervical Cancer and screening
The following resources include guidance on making cervical screening more accessible, including using reasonable adjustments, supporting women with a learning disability, and explanations of what to expect at a cervical screening or ‘smear test'.
Cervical Cancer and screening
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Accessing cervical screening with the right support for people with a learning disability
Organisation: NHS England
Type: Film
Date published: June 2022
Description: Film about how the NHS, local systems and partnerships are working together to find ways to make screening more accessible for people with a learning disability, where Jodie shares her experience of screening.
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Cervical screening: supporting women with learning disabilities
Organisation: NHS England/Public Health England
Type: Guidance
Date published: April 2019
Description: Information to support women with learning disabilities to access cervical screening. Includes easy read invitation letters and guidance on reasonable adjustments. Published April 2019.
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Having a Smear Test
Organisation: NHS
Type: Booklet
Date published: April 2022
Description: Easy Guide for women aged 25-64 about having a smear test and what it involves.
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Smear tests for people with a learning disability
Organisation: Jo's Trust
Type: Easy reads and film
Date published: May 2021
Description: Information about what happens when you go for a smear test and details of helpline