Hurley Group Cervical Screening Week Campaign

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Every day 2 women die from cervical cancer, yet it is one of the most preventable cancers.

Around 2,700 women in England are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and it is the 2nd most common cancer amongst women under 35.

January 2026 is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, an important opportunity to raise awareness of cervical cancer, how it can be prevented, and the importance of early detection.

As an organisation we will be running a Cervical Screening Week starting Monday 19^th January 26. We will be offering additional appointments to patients to accommodate the screening process. The Cervical Screening campaign encourages everyone who is eligible for cervical screening women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 to respond to their invitation letter and book an appointment with their GP practice, especially if they missed their last screening.

The key goal is to support those invited for screening to attend their appointment. This includes explaining why screening is important, addressing common concerns or misconceptions, and offering reassurance to help people feel more confident and motivated to book their screening when invited.

Symptoms of cervical cancer can include:

• Vaginal bleeding that’s unusual for you – including bleeding during or after sex,
• Pain when intimate with a partner.
• Pain in your lower back, between your hip bones (pelvis), or in your lower tummy.
• between your periods or after the menopause, or having heavier periods than usual.

If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your GP.

• Learn more about Cervical screening
• Easy Read Guide

Published: Jan 16, 2026