For women, and people with a cervix, aged 25+.

Survey by Huntingdon Road Surgery Patient Group Committee

The results of this survey will be read by patient volunteers and surgery staff. If you would like to remain anonymous, please do not give identifying details. 

The patient group cannot guarantee the security of information entered into the SurveyMonkey system. If you would like to speak to someone confidentially please approach your GP or the practice manager. 

A brief, fully anonymised, synopsis of the data will be published online to inform the debate among patients and clinicians on how to improve access to this life-saving test. If you do not want your data included, please indicate this in the last comment box. Thank you. 

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* 1. Cervical screening is free for women from 25 to 64 years of age.  

Are you in an eligible age group?

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* 2. Did you know that cervical screening reduces late stage diagnosis of cervical cancer by 70%?

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* 3. Did you know that the national target for cervical screening is 80% but among cities with large University populations the actual figure is around 54%?

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* 4. To minimise discomfort, the cervical screening test is best carried out mid-cycle, at the time of ovulation. We have a specialist nurse who can work with patients to make the process as easy as possible. You can also bring a friend along for company if that helps. 

Are you up to date with your cervical screening tests?

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* 5. Did you know that you can also book cervical screening during evenings and weekends by phoning your GP surgery?

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* 6. At Huntingdon Road Surgery we value women's rights to make positive health choices.

If you are not up to date with your cervical screening test, can you explain what would help you to take the test?


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* 7. If you are up to date with your cervical screening tests and would like to tell us about your previous experience of these tests, please tell us here. 

Your experience is very valuable, as it helps us to improve the system for the future.

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* 8. Thank you for your contribution. Are you a registered patient of Huntingdon Road Surgery in Cambridge?

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