Thursday, 11 February 2021

Just 34% of women with learning disabilities in England are attending smear test appointments

Just 34% of women with learning disabilities in England are attending smear test appointments Just a third of women with a learning disability are receiving a vital cervical screening in England, figures show.

Cervical cancer charity Jo’s Trust says that a lack of accessible information for people with disabilities and awareness among some healthcare professionals are among the possible reasons for such a low uptake nationally. Northamptonshire Telegraph

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