Smear test: Concern for women at the centre of Southern Trust review

Two women affected by a review of cervical smears in the Southern Health Trust have said they are "angry, frustrated and scared" for their future.

About 17,500 patients in the trust are to have their previous smears re-checked as part of a major review of cervical screening dating back to 2008.

Letters were sent out by the trust earlier this month to those affected.

Heather Thompson said her major concern is that some of the women involved will get either "abnormal" results or be told that they have cervical cancer.

Meanwhile, Brenda Redpath said she was angry that the issue had not been addressed sooner and disappointed in the trust's response.