At-home cervical screening kits could potentially be rolled out in England from next year to help meet the goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040, according to a new health service blueprint.
NHS England said planning is under way to allow women to order DIY tests through the NHS App, or potentially through GPs, pharmacies and other settings, if recommended by the UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC).
The move could “revolutionise access” to screening, according to NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard.
Other measures being explored include offering vaccinations against human papillomavirus (HPV) – which is linked to the majority of cases of cervical cancer – in community settings like pharmacies.
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