AT- HOME cervical screening tests could be rolled out in England from as early as next year, health chiefs have announced.
The move could “revolutionise access” to screening and help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, according to NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard.
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Planning is underway to allow women to order DIY tests through the NHS App – or potentially through GPs and pharmacies – from early 2026.
The UK National Screening Committee (UKNSC) will soon consider this option for those who don’t take part in the regular screening programme.
Other initiatives being explored include offering HPV vaccinations in community settings like pharmacies.
The goal is to make screening more accessible, especially for…