Health and Community Services Cervical screening programme (FOI)

Request

Please kindly provide information concerning cervical screening provided by Health and Community Services (HCS), as provided by the Le Bas Centre:

A

The number of cervical cancer screening appointment notices sent out in 2021.

B

The number of cervical screening appointment notices sent out so far in 2022.

Please also provide for each quarter ended 31 March, 30 June, 30 September, 31 December in 2021 and 2022 (first three quarters).

C

The average wait times for screening appointments broken down by private / non-private.

D

The number of individuals on the wait list for a cervical screening appointment.

Response

A

B

Data for the number of appointment notices sent out each quarter is validated manually. No further data is available for 2022 at this time.

C

All patients screened at Le Bas Centre are public patients. Cervical screening is a service offered to all eligible people of screening age, which is free at the point of delivery. There is no private cervical screening programme. Participants can call and ask for the next available appointment when they are due to be screened. This appointment is booked at the patient’s convenience as far as possible within the limitations of the clinics operating hours and appointment availability. The average waiting time is 4 weeks. If the waiting time goes beyond 6 weeks, extra clinics are scheduled in the department to meet this demand.

D

There is no waiting list for cervical screening. Participants are notified when they are due to be recalled as part of their screening cycle and are then able to contact the department to book their appointment.