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NHS England to send free at-home HPV kits August 2026

8/25/2026

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NHS England is launching free at-home HPV self-testing kits for women who missed cervical screening.
The rollout begins on 25 August 2026 for women aged 30-65 who have not attended screening.
Nearly four million English women are not up to date with cervical screening.
Only 68.8% of eligible women are screened, below the NHS target of 80%.
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper said the scheme will help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.

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NHS England is launching free at-home HPV self-testing kits for women who missed cervical screening.
The rollout begins on 25 August 2026 for women aged 30-65 who have not attended screening.
Nearly four million English women are not up to date with cervical screening.
Only 68.8% of eligible women are screened, below the NHS target of 80%.
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper said the scheme will help eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.