Cervical cancer

Identifying who is at most risk of cervical cancer

HPV vaccination significantly reduces the chances of dying from cervical cancer 

Research funded by Cancer Research UK shows that deaths from cervical cancer have plummeted in age groups who have been offered the HPV vaccine. 

New menstrual blood HPV test  

What might it mean for the future of cervical screening?

3 in 4 people would say yes to the HPV vaccine if they knew it reduced the risk of six cancers 

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (19-25 January) we will be sharing information to help plug the awareness gaps around HPV and the role of the HPV vaccination in cancer prevention.

“Cancer and treatment side effects will not control who I am”

Abi writes about her diagnosis of cervical cancer and treatment

We could eradicate cervical cancer, just imagine that

Ellie writes about her diagnosis of cervical cancer. 

ACCESS UK Group calls on the UK government to advance cervical cancer elimination efforts

We joined forces with leading voices in women’s health to call for clear accountability for the delivery of England’s cervical cancer elimination plan.

HPV self-sampling tests will now be available for those who are overdue cervical screening

The Department of Health and Social Care have announced that in 2026 HPV self-sampling tests will be offered to women and people with a cervix who haven’t attended, or rarely attend, their cervical screening appointment.

40% of women are worried being screened less is unsafe

The recent change in screening intervals has raised public concerns about the trust and safety behind the decision. Our CEO Athena Lamnisos explores why building and maintaining public trust is more important than ever.

A plan to eliminate cervical cancer in England has been published today

NHS England has published their plans on how they are going to reach their goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040.