Cervical Screening

Use the links below to find out more and explore how cervical screening can help protect your health.

Cervical screening (also known as a smear test) is a test which checks the health of your cervix (the entrance to your womb). It’s not a test for cancer, but it can help prevent cancer by detecting early changes to the cells in your cervix. Cervical screening is offered to anyone with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64.

 

Understanding Cervical Screening

Understanding Cervical Screening

Learn what cervical screening is, why it's essential for your health, and who should get tested.

Go to Understanding Cervical Screening
Appointment Process

Appointment Process

Find out what to expect — from receiving your invitation letter and booking your appointment, to having the test and getting your results.

Go to the Appointment Process
Myth busting and FAQ

Myth Busting and FAQs

Get answers to common questions and bust some myths about cervical screening. It's completely normal to feel unsure — you're not alone. Read on to help put your mind at ease.

Go to Myth Busting & FAQs

Useful Links

The Eve Appeal

A charity working to prevent gynaecological cancers and ensure early diagnosis through research, education, and expert advice.

Go to The Eve Appeal

Cancer Research

Learn more about cervical screening, cervical cancer, and the latest research on the Cancer Research UK website.

Go to Cancer Research

NHS - Cervical Screening

Find out more about cervical screening, who it's for, and what to expect on the NHS website.

Go to NHS Cervical Screening
Page last reviewed: 18 June 2025
Page created: 02 May 2025