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WOMEN are being urged to take-up the offer of cervical smear tests. The plea has been issued amid concerns that some people are anxious about attending their GP practice during the pandemic. As part of the NHS cervical screening programme, women aged 25-49 are invited for a smear test every three years – and those in the 50 to 64 age range every five. Health bosses say screening is one of the best ways to protect against cervical cancer. Dr Amy Tatham, a GP and the associate clinical director for maternity and women’s health with NHS Bradford District and Craven Clinical Commissioning Group, moved to reassure people as Cervical Cancer Prevention Week came to an end.
A cervical cancer campaign shared by the myGP app has come under fire
It urged women to share a snap of a cat that showed their vulva s lockdown look
The poster boasted the motto bushy, bare or halfway there next to three cats
But the poster was blasted by women who complained it had missed the mark
Many women argued it would dissuade women from going to their routine tests
MyGP said women avoid going to screenings as they can t get a wax in lockdown
Also taking part are TOWIE stars Clelia Theodorou, Chloe Brockett, Chloe Meadows and Courtney Green.
Former Love Island contestants Demi Jones, Kady McDermott, twins Jess and Eve Gale, Anna Vakili s sister Mandi, Samira Mighty and Ellie Brown have also supported the powerful campaign.
Leading the way: The professional dancer, 38, and two reality stars, aged 35 and 31, have led a slew of celebrities working with clothing giant Misspap for their new Don t Miss Your Pap underwear set (Jess, left, and Laura, right)
Raising money: All proceeds from the red charity sports bra and knicker set will go to the UK s leading gynaecological cancer charity, The Eve Appeal