https://www.bangor.ac.uk/cheme/we-care-womens-empowerment-cervical-screening-access-recovery-and-empathyWe Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

Mae We Care yn gyfres podlediad sy’n archwilio sut y gellir darparu sgrinio serfigol mewn ffyrdd tosturiol, sensitif ac ymatebol i ferched sydd wedi profi trais a chamdriniaeth rhywiol. Gan dynnu ar ymchwil ryngwladol ar draws Cymru, Lloegr, Sweden ac Awstralia, mae’r gyfres yn dod ynghyd â phrofiadau byw, mewnwelediad ymarferwyr, a safbwyntiau ar lefel system i archwilio’r ffactorau sy’n hwyluso ac yn rhwystro merched rhag teimlo’n ddiogel ac yn cael eu parchu mewn lleoliadau sgrinio.

Content warning: This podcast includes discussion of sexual violence and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening.

Mae’r gyfres yn eistedd ochr yn ochr â phrosiect ymchwil ehangach sy’n datblygu model gofal tosturiol ar gyfer sgrinio serfigol. Nid yn unig mae’n archwilio gwelliannau ymarferol mewn cyfathrebu, dewis a dylunio gwasanaethau, ond mae hefyd yn cymhwyso economeg iechyd a gofal i asesu effaith a gwerth. Drwy gyfuno profiad byw, cyd-gynhyrchu a gwerthusiad economaidd, nodWe Care yw cefnogi gwasanaethau sgrinio sy’n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ac yn gynaliadwy, gan gryfhau ymddiriedaeth, mynediad a chanlyniadau i ferched.]]>enHealth & FitnessWe Care Projecthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/be16010767c291203b873ce2a650e3fa.jpghttps://www.bangor.ac.uk/cheme/we-care-womens-empowerment-cervical-screening-access-recovery-and-empathyMon, 26 Oct 2026 08:01:15 +0000We Care ProjectWe Care Projectfeeds@spreaker.comWe Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England,...We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

Mae We Care yn gyfres podlediad sy’n archwilio sut y gellir darparu sgrinio serfigol mewn ffyrdd tosturiol, sensitif ac ymatebol i ferched sydd wedi profi trais a chamdriniaeth rhywiol. Gan dynnu ar ymchwil ryngwladol ar draws Cymru, Lloegr, Sweden ac Awstralia, mae’r gyfres yn dod ynghyd â phrofiadau byw, mewnwelediad ymarferwyr, a safbwyntiau ar lefel system i archwilio’r ffactorau sy’n hwyluso ac yn rhwystro merched rhag teimlo’n ddiogel ac yn cael eu parchu mewn lleoliadau sgrinio.

Content warning: This podcast includes discussion of sexual violence and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening.

Mae’r gyfres yn eistedd ochr yn ochr â phrosiect ymchwil ehangach sy’n datblygu model gofal tosturiol ar gyfer sgrinio serfigol. Nid yn unig mae’n archwilio gwelliannau ymarferol mewn cyfathrebu, dewis a dylunio gwasanaethau, ond mae hefyd yn cymhwyso economeg iechyd a gofal i asesu effaith a gwerth. Drwy gyfuno profiad byw, cyd-gynhyrchu a gwerthusiad economaidd, nodWe Care yw cefnogi gwasanaethau sgrinio sy’n canolbwyntio ar yr unigolyn ac yn gynaliadwy, gan gryfhau ymddiriedaeth, mynediad a chanlyniadau i ferched.]]>false1aa2626f-738d-5a21-9cef-08a3f43b7ac9episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-care-cervical-screening-effectiveness-lisa-hogan-from-cervical-screening-wales--75453460
Ceryl Davies is joined by Lisa Hogan from Cervical Screening Wales. 

Lisa has been a nurse for over 30 years and currently works as a specialist nurse within the Cervical Screening Wales programme. 

Lisa has been a cervical screening sample taker for nearly 20 years and has vast experience and background with working within primary care.

Lisa has a special interest in women't health, screening patient education, and brings invaluable experience to her role supporting the delivery of the cervical screening programme across Wales.

We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75453460Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:00:04 +0000We Care ProjectWelcome to a bonus episode of the We Care Project podcast. Ceryl Davies is joined by Lisa Hogan from Cervical Screening Wales.  Lisa has been a nurse for over 30 years and currently works as a specialist nurse within the Cervical Screening Wales...
Ceryl Davies is joined by Lisa Hogan from Cervical Screening Wales. 

Lisa has been a nurse for over 30 years and currently works as a specialist nurse within the Cervical Screening Wales programme. 

Lisa has been a cervical screening sample taker for nearly 20 years and has vast experience and background with working within primary care.

Lisa has a special interest in women't health, screening patient education, and brings invaluable experience to her role supporting the delivery of the cervical screening programme across Wales.

We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>1349cancer,cervical,health,nhs,screening,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-care-more-than-a-test-rethinking-cervical-screening-for-women--75857292
We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75857292Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0000We Care ProjectThis podcast discussion considers how advances in screening technologies can improve early detection and cancer prevention, while highlighting the importance of equitable access, participation and women's experiences of cervical screening.
We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>3186cervical,project,screeningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-experiences-of-specialist-support-services-for-women-who-have-experienced-sexual-violence-and-sexual-abuse--70405663
In this episode the panel explore the experiences of specialist support services for women who have experienced sexual violence and sexual abuse.

The discussion focuses on some of the barriers that women face to accessing cervical screening care and explores some of the key principles around the compassionate care model of cervical screening.  

Panel:
Ceryl Davies, of the Health Economics and Medical Evaluation Centre at Bangor University.
Kalpa Pisavadia, PHD Student at the Health Economics and Medical Evaluation Centre at Bangor University.
Lucy Duckworth - Survivors Trust
Sara Kirkpatrick - Welsh Women's Aid
Shirley McCann - Volunteer & Events Manager Stepping Stones North Wales

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening.

We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70405663Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:03:09 +0000We Care ProjectWelcome to the second podcast for the We Care series. In this episode the panel explore the experiences of specialist support services for women who have experienced sexual violence and sexual abuse. The discussion focuses on some of the barriers...
In this episode the panel explore the experiences of specialist support services for women who have experienced sexual violence and sexual abuse.

The discussion focuses on some of the barriers that women face to accessing cervical screening care and explores some of the key principles around the compassionate care model of cervical screening.  

Panel:
Ceryl Davies, of the Health Economics and Medical Evaluation Centre at Bangor University.
Kalpa Pisavadia, PHD Student at the Health Economics and Medical Evaluation Centre at Bangor University.
Lucy Duckworth - Survivors Trust
Sara Kirkpatrick - Welsh Women's Aid
Shirley McCann - Volunteer & Events Manager Stepping Stones North Wales

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening.

We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>3513falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discussing-the-interface-between-accessing-cervical-screening-care-for-women-who-have-living-experiences-of-sexual-violence-and-sexual-abuse--70405662
In this episode the panel explore and discuss the interface between accessing cervical screening care for women who have living experiences of sexual violence and sexual abuse.  

Panel:
Dr Ceryl Davies, of the Health Economics and Medical Evaluation Centre at Bangor University.
Professor Deborah Fitzsimmons, Academic Director of Swansea Centre for Health Economics. 
Kalpa Pisavadia, PHD Student at the Health Economics and Medical Evaluation Centre at Bangor University.

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening.

We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70405662Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:57:16 +0000We Care ProjectWelcome to the first podcast for the We Care project.   In this episode the panel explore and discuss the interface between accessing cervical screening care for women who have living experiences of sexual violence and sexual abuse.   Panel: Dr...
In this episode the panel explore and discuss the interface between accessing cervical screening care for women who have living experiences of sexual violence and sexual abuse.  

Panel:
Dr Ceryl Davies, of the Health Economics and Medical Evaluation Centre at Bangor University.
Professor Deborah Fitzsimmons, Academic Director of Swansea Centre for Health Economics. 
Kalpa Pisavadia, PHD Student at the Health Economics and Medical Evaluation Centre at Bangor University.

Content warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual violence and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening.

We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>3586false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-care-project-podcast--70405658We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

Content warning: This podcast includes discussion of sexual violence and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening.

We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70405658Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:45:44 +0000We Care ProjectWe Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England,...We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

Content warning: This podcast includes discussion of sexual violence and sexual abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. Please take care while listening.

We Care is a podcast series exploring how cervical screening can be delivered in ways that are compassionate, sensitive, and responsive to women who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. Drawing on international research across Wales, England, Sweden, and Australia, the series brings together lived experiences, practitioner insight, and system-level perspectives to examine the enablers and barriers to women feeling safe and respected in screening settings. 

The series sits alongside a wider research project developing a compassionate care model of cervical screening. It not only explores practical improvements in communication, choice, and service design, but also applies health and care economics to assess impact and value. By combining lived experience, co-production, and economic evaluation, We Care aims to support screening services that are both person-centred and sustainable, strengthening trust, access, and outcomes for women.

We Care Project website.]]>169bangor,cervical,health,research,screening,unoversity,womenfalsetrailer