The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes nearly all cervical cancers. Now that we have a better test for HPV, women and people with a cervix aged 25-49 years who test HPV negative, will be invited every 5 years, instead of every 3.
Cervical Screening Reminder Letter: Alternate Languages Click the buttons below for translations of the NHS information leaflet sent to all women invited for NHS cervical screening. To request another format, you can phone 0300 311 22 33 or email england.contactus@nhs.net.
Cervical Screening Reminder Letter: Alternate Languages Click the buttons below for translations of the NHS cervical screening third reminder letter. If your language isn’t listed, try using the built-in translation tools in the top right of the site. (These translations are automatic, so can’t accept responsibility for their accuracy.) Dear Patient, We are sending you … Continued
A new film that focuses on screening for women with learning disabilities
A new film that focuses on screening for women with learning disabilities
Cervical Screening Saves Lives.
Getting the correct information about cervical screening – or smear tests – and HPV is vital.
Here are our myth busters about HPV and Cervical Screening.
RSV Vaccination Drop-In at the RVI The RSV vaccination is now available at the RVI – no appointment needed. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common cause of cough and colds. Most children get it at least once before they’re two, and it is usually not serious. However, some older people and very young … Continued
Cervical Screening – or smear tests – saves lives by finding signs of cervical cancer before it develops.
Two easy-read guides from the NHS and MacMillan Cancer Support about a health test for women aged 25 to 64.