Kirklees Together

Our Public Health Team are launching a new, innovative, mobile cervical screening project for the first time.

The mobile unit, funded by West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance, will visit various locations across Kirklees, offering convenient drop-in cervical screening for women and people with a cervix who have received an invitation or missed previous appointments.

This free mobile cervical screening unit aims to make screening easier and more accessible for those who may find it difficult to attend their GP practice.

Residents can visit the screening unit at the following locations listed below:

• Monday 16 March, 9.30am-12.30pm at Dewsbury Minister, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury WF12 8DD.
• Monday 16 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm at Eddercliffe Health Centre, Eddercliffe Crescent, Liversedge WF15 6LP.
• Monday 23 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm at Clare Hill Community Centre, Clare Hill, Huddersfield, HD1 5BS.
• Monday 23 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm at Al-Hikmah Centre, Batley WF17 7AA.
•  Monday 30 March, 9.30 – 12.30pm at Ravensthorpe Community Centre, 24 Garden Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury WF13 3AR.
• Monday 30 March, 1.30pm – 4.30pm at Accu Football Stadium, Stadium Way, Huddersfield HD1 6PG.
• Monday 13 April, 9.30am – 12.30pm at Jubilee Centre, Market Street, Paddock, Huddersfield HD1 4SH.
• Monday 13 April, 1.30pm – 4pm at Chestnut Centre, 2A Chestnut Street, Huddersfield HD2 1HJ. 

Cervical screening is a vital part of preventing cancer and saves thousands of lives every year. The screening checks for cell changes on the cervix so that any abnormalities can be monitored or treated early before cancer develops.

The mobile unit will operate as a drop-in service for those who are overdue for screening or have missed previous appointments. It provides a safe, private and comfortable environment.

The screening test itself usually takes less than five minutes, and the full appointment lasts around 10 minutes. You can bring someone along, such as a friend, family member or chaperone, to make you feel more comfortable.

Cllr Beverley Addy, Cabinet Member for Public Health said:

“I’m delighted that we are bringing this life-saving screening opportunity directly into our communities. By making cervical screening more accessible, we hope to encourage more residents to take up their invitation and reduce their risk of developing cervical cancer.

“I would strongly urge anyone who is due for cervical screening or have missed an appointment, to visit the mobile unit when it is in their area.” 

Doctor Nabanita Ghosh, Community Gynaecologist and Women’s Health Specialist said:

“I will be offering cervical screening at the mobile unit and I’m very much looking forward to supporting this important screening programme in Kirklees. Cervical screening plays a crucial role in preventing cervical cancer. If you are due cervical screening or have received a letter inviting you to attend for screening in the past, and you did not attend, please pop along to see me at the mobile unit or book an appointment at your GP practice.

“If you or a family member has questions or concerns about cervical screening, please do come along for a chat. We can have a friendly conversation, and I am able to offer support in English, Urdu, Hindi and Bengali.”

For more information about cervical screening visit the NHS website.