This is a very important issue but results in my area taking in excess of 14 weeks to come through. Also not good enough
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I lost my partner 5 years ago because she used to get letters for smear tests but thought it won't happen to me, ok admittedly its uncomfortable, but the alternative doesnt bear thinking about, go have your tests ladies, please
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is that image meant to entice us? cause...mm mm nope
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When I rang up to book my first Cervical Screening Test following letters from the NHS, the receptionist didn't know what one was.
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It doesn’t help when the nurse is unable to get a sample despite trying for 30mins, and then blames it on you. Underlying conditions eg endo add to the discomfort and pain.
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Why would you miss out on having one, it can save your life

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Because some ppl are disabled and the test is not offered at home.
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Or because the nurse rams the speculum inside you and says "Oh for God's sake, what a fuss to make," when you cry out in pain.
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I just think a few minutes of uncomfort is worth it if it saves your life.
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Not exactly possible when you're in too much pain for a smear to be taken, thanks to the nurse ramming in a metal speculum and telling you off for crying.
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My test is months overdue due to GP surgery not offering it at home. Incredible that this article omits
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I'd love to respond to this with my story as a disabled housebound woman who can't access the test. Article ignores this.
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It doesn’t help when the surgery keeps rescheduling the smear tests when the nurse decides not to come in that day. Then they send you a smarmy letter saying you missed your appointment.
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Because you can’t get an appointment at the doctors for one! 6 month wait for me and told it wasn’t important!
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Routine tests save lies. Please don’t ignore these appointments
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Routine tests save lies. Please don’t ignore these appointments
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