Cervical Screening

Cervical Screening is not a test for cancer. It is a means of preventing cancer by detecting and treating early abnormalities which if left untreated - could lead to cancer in a woman's cervix - (the neck of the womb).

All women between the ages of 25 and 64 years are eligible for the cervical screening test - every three to five years. The programme is run by Primary Care Support England and they will contact patients due for screening by post asking them to contact their surgery.

Once the test has been completed, results are sent directly to the patient - usually within ten to 14 days.