July 2022

Gender identity in healthcare

Thu, 07/14/2022 - 13:45

Categories: cervical screening|cervical screening; LGBT|Eluned Hughes, Head of Information and Engagement|LGBT

At Jo’s, we work for women – that goes without saying – but we also recognise that not everyone with a cervix identifies as a woman. This week is Non-Binary Awareness Week, and this blog looks at the role of sample-take

Our call to action on health inequalities

Wed, 07/13/2022 - 17:45

Categories: Hannah Wright, Policy and Public Affairs Officer|Policy

The UK Government will soon be publishing a ‘Health Disparities White Paper’ setting out policies and plans to reduce inequalities in health outcomes, and to support more people to live longer and healthier lives.

I walked out of my cervical screening, and that’s OK

Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:00

Categories: cervical screening|Sophie Hannah, Communications Manager|staff

Sophie Hannah, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust Communications Manager, has been attending screenings for almost a decade. But after a more difficult experience than usual at her most recent screening, she’s written about what she’s planning to do differently next time.