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Want to know more about getting a smear test?

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Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust have some new short films for women with a learning disability. They tell you what you need to know about cervical screening.

This film is about going to your cervical screening appointment during the pandemic.

> Watch this film to find out what happens when you go for cervical screening (smear test)?

youtu.be/dAehxy3hzqM?list=P...

> Watch this film to find out more about HPV, the human papillomavirus.

youtu.be/4lAtZRW1vbw?list=P...

These films were co-produced with a working group of Enable Scotland members.

What is a smear test?

A smear test is a free health test. It is sometimes called cervical screening.

It makes sure your cervix is healthy.

Your cervix is inside your body at the top of your vagina. You cannot see it.

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust also have more information smear tests here - jostrust.org.uk/information...

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