Question reference: S6W-05766
- Asked by: Carol Mochan, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 20 January 2022
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Current status: Answered by Maree Todd on 31 January 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to encourage GP practices to review their policies and practice and ensure pathways or adjustments are in place to ensure every woman can access cervical screening.
Answer
The Scottish Government and NHS recognise the importance of ensuring cervical screening is accessible. Every sample taker is therefore required to undertake training provided by NHS Education for Scotland, and guidance is provided to account for each screening participants needs. This guidance includes making the appropriate adjustments, including those required for disabled women, to ensure that samples can be taken from all eligible women invited for screening. As part of our on-going commitment to providing the best service, in the coming months, the screening programme will explore additional steps to improve the experience for disabled women.