00:00Health leaders across Liverpool are urging women aged 25
00:05to 64 to attend cervical screening when invited. Cervical screening checks
00:10for high-risk HPV, which can cause cell changes that may lead to cancer if untreated.
00:15In England, two women die every day from cervical cancer, although
00:20the disease is considered preventable. The NHS is expanding access through the
00:25Cheshire & Wirral partnership Living Well Van, offering screenings directly internationally.
00:30No appointment is needed. Residents can simply drop in.
00:35The importance of this community-based approach was recently demonstrated at a smear clinic
00:40delivered in partnership with Toxteth Women's Centre.
00:45Confidence in 2008
00:46The special needs are necessary for the NHS.
00:51Toxteth Women's Centre
00:58The direct response to Pompa
01:00The Muchelenic Centre
01:05The�e Centre
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