Cervical screening

New research to improve cervical screening

We are delighted to announce we are funding two new research projects with our Small Grants programme to help improve cervical screening and reduce barriers to access to help prevent cervical cancer for more people.

Improving cervical screening for trans and non-binary people

Beyond Rainbows – inclusive gynaecological cancer for the LGBTQ+ community 

Rounding off Pride month 2026, Dr Alison May Berner blogs about the importance of inclusive gynae care for LGBTQ+ patients now and beyond June.

Identifying who is at most risk of cervical cancer

Cervical screening: pain and patient power 

For Cervical Screening Awareness Week Philly blogs about her tips for cervical screening with vulvodynia.

Why I’ll never miss another cervical screening  

Adele writes about her experience of putting off cervical screening and why it’s never too late to get your appointment booked in.

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. 

“Disabled women are not avoiding healthcare because we do not care about our health.”

Sam writes about her experience of cervical screening and what’s needed to make cervical screening more accessible for physically Disabled women.

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.