Booking cervical screening: Four cervical cancer symptoms that you should be aware of
ok.co.ukNew research has revealed that the uptake rate for cervical screening has dropped significantly during the pandemic, and is now at its lowest in decades.
The research, carried out by Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, found that almost one in three women are not attending having been invited for a smear test, with the charity now aiming to encourage women to book an appointment if they are overdue a screening.
The extremely low rate of attendance is said to be as a result of the impact of the pandemic, with many having to attend appointments on their own, and also feeling isolated if they are diagnosed with cervical cell changes.
Research shows that 29 per cent of women diagnosed during the pandemic felt isolated, while just 15 per cent felt isolated prior to the pandemic.
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