Increasing cervical cancer screening uptake in Yorkshire

Between 29th November 2021 and 6th December 2021 researchers at the University of Leeds will be conducting a study to see whether receiving some extra information can increase the number of people going for cervical cancer screening in Yorkshire. This study is funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research. As part of this, people eligible for screening in December may receive an information sheet and some extra information about screening a couple of days after getting their regular invitation for cervical cancer screening.

As part of the study, NHS Digital and the mailing service used by NHS national cervical screening service (Capita Intelligent Communications) will process the following data on participants: Name, address and NHS number.

We know that not everyone is happy to take part in research or to have their data used in this way. If you are due to be invited for cervical cancer screening in December 2021 and do not want to be a part of the study, please contact NHS Digital (0300 303 5678) and ask to opt out of the “NHAIS Cervical Yorkshire Study” before 01/12/21.

To find out more about how your data may be used in the study, please see the study privacy notice.