DOCTORS and health organisations in Bradford are being urged to help to improve rates of potentially lifesaving cervical screening by making the most of a new online data tool.
The interactive data dashboard provides in-depth information on screening levels and shows where they could be improved. It was launched a year ago by NHS Digital, Public Health England (PHE) and Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust.
Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), GP practices and local authorities can look up their data to see where to focus work on improving coverage rates of the vital test.
During Cervical Screening Awareness Week, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust has welcomed efforts by CCGs who have used the information after figures showed cervical screening coverage in England has decreased in each of the last three years.
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