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Cervical screening is one of the best ways to prevent cervical cancer. It can be a difficult test at the best of times, but for those who work getting a a convenient appointment can be an additional challenge.

Our research shows 38% of women and other people with a cervix were unable to get a convenient appointment last time they tried to book, and 1 in 5 haven’t been able to get an appointment at all!*

 

Become a workplace who gives the Time to Test.

You can help make it easier for your staff by joining our workplace campaign. It's simple to sign up and can make a real difference.  

Help raise awareness of cervical screening and cervical cancer in your workplace and support the women in your team to look after their cervical health. By showing your committment, you will be helping create an environment where your staff feel able to raise topics such as cervical screening and health appointments, and ensuring they can attend this potentially life-saving test.

The pandemic has changed working practices for many, so now is the perfect opportunity to introduce Time to Test. 

Whether you work in an office, the NHS, a factory, a shop, or at home – flexibility to attend healthcare appointments and making Time to Test is as important as ever. 

 

Here’s how signing up to Time to Test can have a huge, positive impact on your workplace:

  • It strengthens your Employee Wellbeing offer, a way of attracting and retaining staff
  • Help your staff take steps to reduce their risk of cervical cancer
  • Show your organisation’s commitment to cervical cancer awareness and play your part in preventing cervical cancer 
  • Promote a culture that empowers, values and supports employees in protecting their health
  • Contribute to reducing the stigma surrounding cervical cancer and dispel myths about the disease

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