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Cervical cancer screening resources aimed at addressing mental health disparities
Support for women service users with severe mental illness to access screening
Posted 14 February 2020 - 11:16
Posted 14 February 2020 - 11:16
Support for women service users with severe mental illness to access screening
- Leaflet and video explain what women can expect during a smear test, as well as advice on how to prepare for it
- Cancer mortality rate is 30% higher in people experiencing serious mental health conditions than in the general population
- Community mental health and enhanced primary care teams report significant benefits since the leaflet’s launch in autumn 2019
A new cervical cancer resource to support women with serious mental health issues access screening has been successful across a range of services.
The leaflet, Support Available for Your Cervical Screening (Smear
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