Written question asked by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 May 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 May 2022. It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 May 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Cervical Cancer: Screening

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of expanding cervical screening visits to include a wider well-woman check for gynaecological cancers and other women’s health conditions.

Answer: No specific assessment has been made. However, the forthcoming Women’s Health Strategy will address gynaecological cancers and improving the health and wellbeing of women. The Strategy will be published later this year. In addition, officials are analysing the responses received to the call for evidence to develop the 10-Year Cancer Plan, which aims to improve outcomes for cancer patients through early diagnosis and innovative treatments.

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