Extra clinics to reduce cervical and breast screening backlog

Monday 23 November 2020

Additional clinics are being put on to reduce the backlog in cervical and breast screenings caused by the covid outbreak.

Screening appointments restarted in September, with women required to be seen more frequently prioritised for appointments.

For all other women, cervical screenings are now available at Le Bas Centre and breast screenings at the hospital between now and the end of the year.

General Manager of the Primary, Prevention and Intermediate Care (PPIC) Group, Claire Thompson said: “We are making every effort to reduce the impact that the covid-19 outbreak has had on these vital services. We want to make sure impacted patients are screened as soon as possible and take women off the waiting lists.”

Pictured: Extra breast screening appointments have been put on at the hospital, while the additional cervical screening clinics will be at Le Bas Centre.

She added: “The catch-up clinics will help to reduce the backlog in appointments. Last year, it was fantastic to see around 7,200 women receive a cervical screening which was a 22% increase compared to 2018. Over 4,980 women had a breast screening examination, 88% of those invited to attend.

“We want to maintain these good figures which can be lifesaving for some women.

“It’s important to remember that screening is for healthy people with no symptoms. If you notice any unusual changes to your body, please talk to your GP.”

For more information about cervical screenings and how to register click HERE, and click HERE for more information on breast screenings.