Smear tests6 Nov 2025Why are there delays in smear test results being sent out to women in NI?The target time for waiting on results is two weeks, but now the vast majority are getting results within six weeks.6 Nov 20255 Nov 2025Reports provide 'no outcome' for women impacted by misread smear testsThe Trust's own review found eight women whose smear tests were misread by screeners went on to develop cancer.5 Nov 20251 Nov 2025Cervical screening drive at city's Christmas marketNHS staff launch a campaign to encourage more people to keep up to date with cervical screenings.1 Nov 202528 Oct 2025'I feared a smear test would feel like being attacked again'A clinic which helps survivors of rape and sexual assault feel more comfortable during cervical screening celebrates 10 years.28 Oct 202523 Sep 2025Woman's smear test left unchecked after mix upKerry McDermott received a letter in July this year saying her smear sample was never tested.23 Sep 20251 Aug 2025Cancer survivor says smear test move 'horrendous'The NHS says the changes to cervical screenings have happened due to "robust scientific evidence". 1 Aug 202517 Jul 2025Cancer survivor says smear test change risks livesDonna Bradbury fears increasing the time between tests to five years could mean cancers are missed.17 Jul 20259 Jul 2025Smear test 'saved my life' after detecting cancerJoanne Male, 40, from Chippenham, Wiltshire, found out she had cervical cancer after a smear test.9 Jul 20253 Jul 2025Cervical screening campaign group 'no further forward'The Ladies with Letters was set up after a major review of cervical screening was announced in the Southern Health Trust.3 Jul 2025...
