Jersey sees rise in cervical screenings since GP charge scrapped

A thousand more women have attend cervical screening appointments in Jersey since the GP charge was dropped.

Between 1 August 2018, when the fees were scrapped, and 31 May 2019, 3,822 women were screened. This is an additional 996 women compared with the same time last year.

The cost, of up to £62, was taken away last June after it was recognised as a barrier, preventing some women from having the test.

Dr Linda Diggle who is Jersey's Head of Preventative Programmes says the removal of the charge as well as a high-profile social media campaign has helped to significantly improve the uptake by women who were due for screening.

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