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NHS Sends Free Cervical Screening Kits | Leicester News
NHS is mailing free at-home HPV test kits to millions of overdue women in England, aiming to boost cervical cancer screening rates and eliminate the disease by 2040. Designed for privacy and convenience, the kits let women collect their own sample and mail it back—helping catch high-risk HPV early, even when symptoms are absent. One woman’s life-saving diagnosis underscores why regular screening matters. Targeted at women aged 30–65 who’ve missed recent appointments, the kits are available via NHS app or website, serving as a supplement—not a substitute—for traditional screenings. This bold…
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