NHS England to offer free home testing kits for cervical cancer
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NHS England to offer free home testing kits for cervical cancer

25 Aug 2026 · Originally published 25 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: NHS England to offer women ‘gamechanging’ free home testing kits for cervical cancer
Millions of women who are behind on their cervical screening will soon be able to order free home testing kits to check for high-risk HPV. By providing a more convenient option for those who have missed in-person appointments, the NHS aims to increase screening uptake and reach its goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040.
Source: The Guardian UK National
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