Cervical screening is a free health test that helps prevent cervical cancer. It checks for a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) and, if you have HPV, cervical cell changes (abnormal cells).
Women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 49 are screened every three years, and those aged 50 to 64 every five years. People aged over 65 are only screened if one of their last three tests was abnormal.
If you are due for cervical screening, you will receive an invitation to book an appointment.
Watch Dr. Neil Smith's video why it is important to attend cervical screening appointments.
https://youtu.be/AwxiIIyAxcY
This short film called 'Your Guide to Cervical Screening (smear test)' aims to give women and people with a cervix more information about smear tests. The video was made with input from focus groups of women from across the Midlands, a professional Reference Development Research Group made up of experts in screening and local community groups, and features real women and new animation custom created specifically for Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust.
https://youtu.be/Z-dDRgXdhgk
https://youtu.be/2Vo8CCURtQk
Visit Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust website for more details.
Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust | Cervical Cancer Charity (jostrust.org.uk)