Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) has launched a new cervical screening Support page on its website. It provides information for wāhine and whānau across the Bay of Plenty, creating an online hub to connect our community with local care and support.
Cervical Screening Support is a free service for Māori and Pacific wāhine and whānau aged 25 to 69, and for anyone aged 30 to 69 who has never had a cervical screen or hasn’t had one in the last five years. The team can help people understand screening options, connect eligible tangata whaiora with free community clinics or book an appointment. Help is also available to support appointment attendance.
The main feature of the new page is an online form that offers eligible people a new way to self-refer for support with cervical screening. Gemma Pearson, WBOP PHO’s Support to Screening Nurse, says the page is about making the first step simple. “We wanted a place where wāhine and whānau could find the right information and an easy way to get started.”
The new page also provides clear information for anyone wanting to learn more about cervical screening in the Bay of Plenty. It covers what screening is, how it works, who needs it and who can get it for free, as well as what to do if you are not eligible. Extra resources, including videos and guides in different languages, are also available.
