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Cervical Cancer (Minimum Age for Screening) Bill

A Bill to require NHS bodies in England to provide cervical screening for women aged 20 and over.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

23 October 2009

In Plain English

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This bill would require NHS bodies in England to provide cervical screening to women aged 20 and over. It aims to lower the starting age for screening and places a duty on NHS organisations to offer screening from age 20. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Proposes cervical screening to start at age 20 in England.
Places a duty on NHS bodies in England to provide cervical screening to women aged 20+.
Applies to NHS organisations delivering screening in England (e.g., trusts, GP practices).
Next steps involve detailed scrutiny at the Committee stage if the bill progresses.
Could have implications for capacity and resources for screening services.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move to the Committee stage for detailed examination and then on to further stages.

Who is affected?

Women aged 20 and over in EnglandNHS bodies in England responsible for cervical screeningPublic health teams and local authorities involved in screening programmesHealthcare professionals delivering cervical screening

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Cervical Cancer (Minimum Age for Screening)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was on the Order Paper for a Second Reading debate on 16 October.

However, the Order for Second Reading lapsed as the Bill had not been printed and can make no further progress

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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