Cervical Screening

Rachelle Cox said her experience demonstrated a lack of understanding about queer sex and "could have caused real harm".

Around 17,500 women in Northern Ireland are having their smear tests rechecked as part of a review of cervical screening dating back to 2008.

Just 65.8% of eligible women aged 25 to 49 took up their invitation and were screened on time, as of December 2023.