The National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Iceland
The National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Iceland A Long-standing Cervical Cancer Screening Programme An Organised Cervical Cervical Screening Programme Iceland has provided organised cervical cancer screening since 1964, with the aim of reducing incidence and mortality through early detection and timely treatment. Initially managed by the Icelandic Cancer Society, the programme has been coordinated […]
Cervical Screening – Piece of Cake!
Cervical Screening – Piece of Cake!! Campaign during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Cervical Screening January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition of this, the Capital Area Cancer Society of Iceland, in collaboration with the Cancer Screening Coordination Centre and other stakeholders, launched a campaign to promote cervical screening. The campaign specifically targeted younger women […]
Raising awareness about cancer screening across Ireland: From personal stories to equity-driven campaigns
Raising awareness about cancer screening across Ireland From personal stories to equity-driven campaigns HSE National Screening Service Every year, in the HSE National Screening Service, we run national awareness campaigns to help people understand the importance of cancer screening – and to encourage them to take part when they’re invited. From eye-catching social media posts, […]
Transforming communications to improve health literacy in screening
Transforming communications to improve health literacy in screening Making sure everyone can find, understand and use our information HSE National Screening Service In Ireland’s HSE National Screening Service, we are transforming how we communicate to make sure everyone can find, understand and use our information. By focusing on health literacy, accessibility and inclusion, we are […]
Storytelling and screening Ireland’s inclusive work with Traveller communities to make cancer screening more accessible
Partnering with patients and the public to shape cancer screening services in Ireland Improving access to breast, cervical and bowel screening HSE National Screening Service Ireland’s HSE National Screening Service is committed to working with patients and the public to design and improve breast, cervical and bowel screening. Through our Patient and Public Partnership, we […]
Partnering with patients and the public to shape cancer screening services in Ireland
Partnering with patients and the public to shape cancer screening services in Ireland Improving access to breast, cervical and bowel screening HSE National Screening Service Ireland’s HSE National Screening Service is committed to working with patients and the public to design and improve breast, cervical and bowel screening. Through our Patient and Public Partnership, we […]
Ireland’s work with communities to improve equity in cancer screening
Ireland’s work with communities to improve equity in cancer screening Improving access to breast, cervical and bowel screening HSE National Screening Service Ireland’s HSE National Screening Service is partnering with communities to improve access to breast, cervical and bowel screening. Through initiatives such as the Community Champions Programme, developing tools to support community action and […]
Ireland takes action to improve access to cancer screening for disabled people
Ireland takes action to improve access to cancer screening for disabled people Breast, cervical and bowel screening more accessible for disabled people HSE National Screening Service Ireland’s HSE National Screening Service is taking action to make breast, cervical and bowel screening more accessible for disabled people. Grounded in research with disabled people, Ireland is implementing […]
Putting equity at the heart of cancer screening: Ireland’s approach
Putting equity at the heart of cancer screening Ireland’s approach HSE National Screening Service Ireland’s HSE National Screening Service is taking action to make cancer screening more equitable – for everyone. Through our Choose Screening strategy, a dedicated Equity Framework and Equity Action Plan, Ireland is embedding equity in all aspects of its breast, cervical […]
Supporting partnership, excellence and equity in cervical screening
Supporting partnership, excellence and equity in cervical screening The role of Ireland’s CervicalCheck Screening Training Unit The role of Ireland’s CervicalCheck Screening Training Unit CervicalCheck’s Screening Training Unit (STU) is a cornerstone of Ireland’s national cervical screening programme. By providing education, training and support to healthcare professionals – from novice to experienced sample takers – […]
