HC Deb 09 December 1985 vol 88 cc490-1W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will list the health authorities which have a computerised call and recall system for cervical cancer screening in operation in their area covering all women over 20 years old.

Mr. Hayhoe

As at June 1985, 37 district health authorities had computerised call and recall systems or firm plans to implement such systems by the end of 1985. These are able to identify women in particular age groups or other risk categories. The following authorities use (or plan to use) their systems to call women from 20 years of age.

  • Aylesbury Vale
  • Barnsley
  • Cheltenham and District
  • Croydon
  • East Berkshire
  • Exeter
  • Gloucestershire
  • Mid-Downs
  • North Derbyshire
  • North Devon
  • Northampton
  • Portsmouth and South East Hampshire
  • Rotherham
  • South Tees
  • Torbay
  • Worthing
  • Wycombe