HPV self-testing: a new way to help prevent cervical cancer Cervical screening saves lives. The best way to protect yourself is still to go for cervical screening when you are invited. From 25 August 2026, the NHS is introducing HPV self-testing. This is a new way to help people who have missed their cervical screening. It … Continued
HPV Awareness Day 2026 – Why It Matters to All of Us Human papillomavirus (HPV) might not be something you talk about every day — but it’s an important health topic we should all know about. As it’s HPV Awareness Day, let’s take the time to go through what we need to know to keep ourselves and … Continued
Help Put an End to Cervical Cancer Almost every case of cervical cancer can be prevented. That’s why the NHS is working to eliminate the disease by 2040. We’ve beaten diseases like this before. Smallpox and polio were wiped out in the UK thanks to vaccines and nationwide health programs. You have real power to … Continued
Breast Screening – Save the Date, It Could Save Your Life Taking off your bra at the end of the day feels great – and so does getting your breast screening sorted. It’s quick, free, and could save your life. In this new NHS video, ten women each share their personal perspectives on the importance … Continued
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to talk about cervical cancer, its risks, and how to prevent it.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an event held every year since 1985. It started to encourage breast screenings and teach people about early detection. Now, it also includes raising money for research that saves lives. This year, we’re sharing facts about symptoms, risks, prevention, and treatment. Scroll down to learn more, or … Continued
Menopause Awareness Day: Managing Symptoms with Hormone Therapy Menopause Awareness Day is on October 18th. The theme for 2024 is Hormone Therapy and understanding treatments that manage symptoms. What is Menopause? Menopause is a natural part of ageing. Hormone levels drop, the ovaries stop releasing eggs, and periods stop. It usually happens between 45 and … Continued
Is it time to Make a Change? Relationships can be challenging and can make us feel vulnerable. Our emotions toward partners or ex-partners might feel stronger than they do with other people. We can get frustrated, feel jealous, and worry when things aren’t working as we want them to. You might find yourself behaving in … Continued
Cervical Screening Saves Lives Every year, more than 3,200 women in the UK hear the words ‘you have cervical cancer’. However, regular cervical screening could prevent 99.8% of those cases, saving more than 850 lives every year. This week is Cervical Screening Awareness week, and we’re marking it by launching a new project. There are … Continued
Help us end Cervical Cancer Every day in the UK, 2 women lose their lives to cervical cancer and 9 more receive a life-changing diagnosis. But nearly every case of cervical cancer – 99.8%, in fact – could be prevented. Today marks the beginning of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, and we are joining Jo’s Cervical … Continued
