Screening, Immunisation and Prevention Support with Dr Helen Platts and Paul Bolton #7

“If you’re invited for screening and you’re nervous or not sure what it means, ask - we’d much rather you asked us than ignored the letter.”When it comes to preventing common health challenges for women, learning from the right source of knowledge could literally save lives.In this episode of “Speaking of Women’s Health,” Marianne and Anjali go behind the scenes of cancer prevention with Dr. Helen Platts, a GP and cancer specialist, and Paul Bolton, who’s Clinical Service Manager for the Integrated Vaccine Service.Their candid conversation reveals the strategic efforts in Dorset that are catching issues early and saving lives, as well as their mission to reach underserved communities with knowledge and support.Tune in to discover more about the screening programmes that benefit us most, new, accessible developments like home self-sampling kits, and how you can become a powerful advocate for your own long-term health.🔑 Key Themes- Vaccines and Screening Working Together as Lifesaving Tools- Inequities in Uptake of Support- Battling Myths and Misinformation- Empowering People to Ask Questions and Take Action🎯 Action Items for Listeners1. Accept invites for screening, even if you have no symptoms.2. Ask if you (or your child) are up to date with vaccines.3. Ask questions to help calm nerves around the screening process. 4. Visit the Women’s Health website for evidence-based health information. 5. Share the podcast and website with other women in the community. 6. Consider how to advocate for women’s health in your local area. 7. Encourage male family members and partners to learn about women’s health issues. 🔗 Connect with usDr Helen Platts , LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-helen-platts-944152240/Paul Bolton, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-bolton-b034a23a/Marianne Storey, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-storey-46938435/Anjali Mavi, LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjali-mavi-66a5a86/Dorset Women CIC Website:https://dorsetwomen.org.uk/Women’s Health Support in Dorset:https://ourdorset.org.uk/women/