Free Cervical Cancer Screening Offered In Birmingham With No Appointment Required

A mobile cervical cancer screening unit has visited Help Harry Help Others’ drop-in cancer support centre in Birmingham, with further visits scheduled for March and April.

Georgie Moseley alongside members of the Mobile Cervical Screening Service outside the mobile unit.

The free service is being hosted by the Birmingham-based cancer charity as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting those affected by cancer across the community. The initiative follows HHHO’s regular hosting of a monthly lung screening unit and expands the range of screening services available on site.

Unlike many screening programmes, the cervical screening unit operates as a drop-in service, meaning no appointment is required. Individuals can attend at a time that suits them between 9am and 3:30pm on the scheduled dates, and are welcome to bring someone with them for support.

Alongside the screening service, HHHO also offers free, drop-in emotional support within the cancer day centre itself, providing a safe and welcoming environment for anyone who may need someone to talk to before or after their appointment.

The service is open to women between the ages of 25-64 who are due a check-up for screening, with a clinical team present throughout the day to provide screening in a supportive and accessible environment. 

The mobile unit will return to the centre on 24 March and 28 April, continuing to offer free, no-appointment screening to the local community. 

Georgie Moseley, Founder of Help Harry Help Others, said: 

“We know that for many women, finding the time or confidence to book a screening appointment can feel like another thing on an already long list.

“These checks really do save lives. They can spot changes long before cancer develops, and that’s why we’re so keen to make them as accessible as possible.

“We understand that screening isn’t always something people look forward to. But if offering it as a free, drop-in service in a supportive environment helps even a handful of women come forward who might otherwise have delayed it, then that’s hugely important.

“You often see mobile screening units set up in supermarket car parks, which is fantastic for accessibility. But we know that not everyone feels comfortable attending in such a public setting.

“At our centre, women can come along knowing they’ll have privacy, discretion and immediate access to emotional support if they need it and not bump into a family member doing their grocery shopping.”

By bringing screening directly into a familiar, community-based setting, Help Harry Help Others aims to reduce barriers to access and encourage more people to prioritise their health through early detection.

For further information about upcoming screening dates, visit: https://hhho.org.uk/mobile-cervical-cancer-screening-comes-to-hhho/

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