Reviewed on : 30 Sep 2025

Reviewed by : Hazel Blanchard

Expires : 30 Sep 2027

NHS Cervical Screening

• Cervical screening (a smear test) checks the health of your cervix
• The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina
• It’s not a test for cancer, it’s a test to help prevent cancer
• All women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64 should go for regular cervical screening
• You’ll get a letter in the post inviting you to make an appointment

Further Information

NHS Cervical Screening

Jo’s Trust

Cancer Research UK – cervical screening

CRUK Resources –

Cervical Cancer & Screening

Further Help & Support

Videos: Other languages

Cervical Cancer Screening: Easy Read Guide

Cervical Cancer Screening: Lesbian and Bisexual women

Cervical Cancer Screening: Transgender People

Cervical Cancer Screening: Other languages

Primary Care Cervical Screening: Best Practice and Failsafe Checks

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