Encouragement for NI women to resume cervical screening

A new campaign with the potential to save lives has been launched to encourage woman to screen for cervical cancer.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Dec 2020, 12:24 BST
WRDA Training and Development Worker, Katherine Robertson (left) and Outreach Worker Emma Ward (right) launched a new online Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness programme this weekWRDA Training and Development Worker, Katherine Robertson (left) and Outreach Worker Emma Ward (right) launched a new online Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness programme this week
WRDA Training and Development Worker, Katherine Robertson (left) and Outreach Worker Emma Ward (right) launched a new online Cervical Cancer Screening Awareness programme this week

Although cervical screening was paused during the early stages of the pandemic, this service is now being offered again.

In a bid to raise awareness and address fears the online programme was developed by the Women’s Resource and Development Agency’s (WRDA) and funded by the Public Health Agency. It offers free, easy to access information sessions that can help women make vital health decisions.

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The WRDA information sessions explain what happens during the procedure and explore fears surrounding the process.

Women can access this information in three ways: via Zoom group sessions where women can ask questions and hear others’ concerns; through a pre-recorded webinar video; and by watching an animated video providing essential information to introduce cervical screening.

WRDA Director Anne McVicker said: “Cancer didn’t stop during Covid-19 and it’s vitally important that women feel comfortable going for screening now.

“In our Zoom sessions we talk about the safety measures that are in place at your local GP so that women can make an informed decision. We urge both individuals and groups to get in touch with us to join the sessions on Zoom.”

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Project Co-ordinator Deirdre Quinn added: “The online programme spreads the message of the importance of screening in preventing cervical cancer and in potentially saving lives.

“It includes information on what happens when you attend for cervical screening and explains the signs and symptoms to look for.”

For more information go to www.wrda.net

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