Written questions

Human Papillomavirus: Screening

Commons · Question 26044 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when HPV self-sampling kits will become available through the NHS in the Black Country; how many people in Walsall Borough are expected to be eligible; and what steps will be taken to prevent diffe

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 14 Sep 2026

Human papillomavirus (HPV) self-testing was launched in a gradual roll out nationally through the NHS Cervical Screening Programme from 25 August 2026. Individuals aged 30 to 65 years old who have been identified nationally as falling behind in their scre...