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Government must increase uptake of HPV vaccine for young people

The Women and Equalities Committee today warned “significant” numbers of people are at risk of cervical cancer.

07 May 2025

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Cervical Screening Awareness

This June, pharmacy teams have the opportunity to raise awareness for an important test that may save a life.

10 May 2023

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Cancer concerns

Some 21 women a day die of gynaecological cancers and yet, not enough is commonly known about the diseases.

18 Jul 2022

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Cervical Screening Awareness Week

In the UK, there are roughly 3,200 cervical cancer diagnoses every year. The NHS estimates that cervical screening prevents 75 per cent of cervical cancers, emphasising the importance of having regular checks.

19 Jun 2022

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Cervical Cancer Prevention Week: 17-23 January

This year’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week has a slightly different theme to previous years.

17 Jan 2022

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Cancer conversations

As the pandemic eases and cancer referrals catch up, pharmacy teams have a fresh opportunity to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers.

21 Jul 2021

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Men's Health Week

Experts say it’s more important than ever to focus on men’s health in the UK. But why now?

01 Jun 2021

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Smear tests

Improve your understanding of smear tests. 

26 Apr 2021

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Keeping women well

There are many common women's health problems that can benefit from fast intervention, and pharmacy teams can help.

12 Jan 2021

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Cervical cancer charity reaches out to patients

Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust has launched two new support services in response to increasing demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.

17 Nov 2020

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Cancer during Covid-19

Fears about cancer can put many people off seeking help, but added concerns around Covid-19 have, in some cases, put even more barriers in place.

09 Jul 2020

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Halting HPV

Experts suggest that hundreds of lives will be saved every year in England thanks to a more sensitive cervical screening test.

16 Apr 2020

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Taboos? So last year

It's time to start talking about all aspects of women's health and pharmacy teams can help with information, support and signposting.

14 Jan 2020

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