NHS England has launched a new phase of the ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign to encourage women living in England to attend their breast screening appointment when invited. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in England and is the second highest cause of cancer deaths in women. Breast screening saves around 1,300 … Continued
Sexual Health The NHS has a range of free, confidential sexual health services. These services cover contraception, testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), and advice on unplanned pregnancies. You can use any of these services even if you are under 16 years old. If you are aged 13 or older, you have the same rights … Continued
What is screening? The NHS has a comprehensive screening plan designed to identify if you are at higher risk of developing several health problems. Risk factors can exist without symptoms, so screening targets otherwise healthy people. Screening means increased risk can be identified and treated early, reducing the chance of the conditions developing. When … Continued
Family Planning and Fertility Most couples who are trying to get pregnant will likely conceive within a year of trying. If you haven’t become pregnant after 12 months of regular, unprotected sex, then it is worth seeing your GP. If you are female and over 36 or have any other concerns about your overall … Continued
An easy-read guide from MacMillan Cancer Support about a health test for women aged 25 to 64.
An easy-read guide from MacMillan Cancer Support about breast care and screening.
