Doing things differently: making cancer screening more accessible 2023
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Healthwatch Bolton report on the continuing impact of their project with Bolton GP Federation to address low rates of cervical smear testing locally.
In 2022/23, they reached out further to identify further seldom heard groups and venues for outreach screening sessions. They developed partnerships with a number of primary schools and other locations. 75 additional screening sessions were run.
Bolton GP Federation are planning to continue with this service and have set up a wellbeing hive in the town centre for people to walk in to have blood pressure checks, vaccinations and other health advice.