As we approach the end of Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (January 21st-27th) we would like to remind women that if they are late attending a screening appointment, or if it is your first visit, you can get more information about cervical screening from www.jostrust.org.uk

Mairi Campbell, Practice Nurse at Barra Medical Practice, said: “Practice nurses and GPs regularly participate in cervical screening tests and are therefore very skilled and knowledgeable. And practice nurses and doctors are happy to chat with anyone who may have questions before they attend. Please just get in touch with your GP practice – we want women to come to us, it saves lives.”