May 2025

Cervical Screening support session 14.5.25

The next cervical screening drop-in session is on 14 May 25. Full details can be found on this poster

Cervical screening opt-in process for transgender and non-binary people

The new opt-in process for transgender and non-binary people to receive automatic routine invitations is now live. GP practice managers and screening providers, including sexual health clinics and transgender services, should now begin to identify and invite eligible participants for a consultation to discuss the opt-in.

A guide outlining the process to be followed, and a recording of the recent NHS England webinar which describes the opt-in can be accessed on FutureNHS (login required).

Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan

Last week NHSE published the Cervical cancer elimination by 2040 – plan for England, which sets out how the NHS will improve equitable uptake and coverage across HPV vaccination and cervical screening to take us towards eliminating cervical cancer by 2040.

The report outlines how we will build on what is already working well to drive vaccination and screening uptake and coverage, focussing on 5 cross-cutting themes: increasing access, raising awareness, reducing inequalities, improving digital capabilities and strengthening workforce capacity.

Former NHS chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, said: “Eliminating cervical cancer by 2040 is a momentous and world-leading ambition for the NHS, so I’m incredibly proud that we’re setting out a blueprint to make this a reality and save thousands of women’s lives.”

LGBTQ Webinar

The recording for the LGBTQ webinar and further resources can be accessed here

An NHS Futures account is needed to access the information.