Screening has been very successful at preventing cervical cancer in the UK and elsewhere. For many years, research focused on improving the screening test, but the landscape is changing and participation in cervical screening has declined in recent years in the UK. Today’s focus needs to be on increasing participation amongst those at risk and those who are under-screened, helping to reduce health inequalities. Self-sampling and other non-speculum techniques may have a role, but making an impact on cervical cancer rates is not easy and requires careful implementation.

In this webinar, Professor Peter Sasieni CBE will cover some recent research on self-sampling. Athena Lamnisos, CEO of The Eve Appeal, will provide the patient perspective and highlight differences in cervical screening approaches and uptakes across the UK nations and internationally. The webinar will be chaired by Professor Peter Johnston, RCPath Vice President for Workforce and Corporate Engagement.

The talks will be followed by a Q&A. This event will take place at 12:30pm and last approximately 1 hour.

CPD: This meeting is worth 1 CPD point (self credited).