Healthwatch Bolton have been working with Bolton GP Federation and Answer Cancer to bring cervical screening into communities in Bolton starting in Rumworth.
The report talks about how the project first started. The project was born out of some of the recommendations from Healthwatch Bolton’s previous Cancer Screening Report in 2020. The recommendations included making screening more accessible to communities where uptake has been low in Bolton. And in particular, to encourage people from ethnically diverse backgrounds to be able to discuss screening informally and in a setting that is more comfortable for them.
This project, launched in response to falling screening rates, focuses on providing flexible, community-based, drop-in sessions for women, particularly those from ethnically diverse backgrounds. The project breaks down cultural and logistical barriers by offering screening in non-traditional settings, along with health checks and Covid vaccinations.
The success of the Rumworth Project highlights the importance of community engagement and innovative approaches to health outreach.
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