Cervical Screening
This page provides information on the Cervical Screening Programme.
A Briefing for screening professionals about HPV and cervical screening is available to assist in answering questions from the public in relation to the HPV immunisation.
www.fightcervicalcancer.org.uk provides answers to an array of questions about cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine, as well as links to sites where you can find out more.
The Cervical Smear Test Explained (2007) provides further information on the screening programme as well as answering frequently asked questions about the test itself. This leaflet is currently being updated to provide information about the HPV Immunisation Programme and will be available for download from this website.
The Cervical Smear Test Results Explained (2007) provides information for women when a cervical smear test shows a non-routine result. It explains how non-routine smears are dealt with and provides tips and advice to reassure women.
An illustrated booklet, Keep yourself healthy: A guide to having a smear test (2006) is available for people with learning disabilities.
Contact
For more information on screening, speak to your doctor, health visitor or nurse or call the
NHS Helpline
0800 22 44 88
Textphone 18001 22 44 88
Mon-Sun 8am-10pm