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Emeritus Prof Christopher May
Emeritus Prof Christopher May
@ChrisMayLA6@zirk.us  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

You might expect that the NHS of all organisations would not have accessibility issues for tests & treatments... but its seems that's not the case, as disabled women trying to access (vital) smear tests have found.

Given a significant majority of women surveyed by the Spinal Injuries Association had had problems getting smear tests due to accessibility issues, it looks like once again disabled people's health is going to the back of the queue.

#disability #NHS #women
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vepxe7d57o

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'I was denied smear test four times because of wheelchair access'

A woman who uses a wheelchair says she is unable to have a smear test due to inaccessible facilities.
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