HPV home-testing kits available for women in England who have missed cervical screening

• Women aged 25-64 who have missed cervical screening in England can now self-order HPV home-testing kits, expanding access beyond traditional clinic-based services
• Self-testing targets approximately four million unscreened women, potentially improving cervical cancer prevention by reaching those who avoided or delayed attendance at routine appointments
• Home-based HPV testing represents a shift towards patient-centred screening, though clinicians should counsel patients on appropriate use and ensure positive results still require follow-up assessment

Nearly four million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.

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