Around 2,600 women and people who have a cervix are diagnosed with cervical cancer in England each year, and around 690 die from the disease, which is 2 deaths per day.
It is estimated that if everyone attended screening regularly, 83% of cervical cancer cases could be prevented.
1 in 4 eligible (aged between 25 to 64) in the UK are not attending their test. If you fall within this age bracket and have had an invite for cervical screening, then do not delay, book your appointment today! Call reception on 01603 251600.
This quick, simple test could be lifesaving…
Cervical screening (also known as smear test, PAP test) checks the health of a cervix. The cervix is the opening to your womb from your vagina.
It is not a test for cancer – it is a test to help prevent cancer, by looking for high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV). This is because it can cause abnormal changes that may lead to cervical cancer.
During the screening appointment a small sample of cells will be taken from your cervix.
The sample is tests for changes to the cells of your cervix.
Finding abnormal changes early means they can be monitored or treated so they do not get a chance to turn into cervical cancer.
Women aged 25 to 64 years are routinely invited everyone 5 years.
Trans men and non-binary people with a cervix are also eligible for cervical screening.
- if you’re listed as female on your medical record, you will automatically receive invitations
- if not, you can ‘opt in’ to receive routine invitations. You can do this by contacting us on 01603 251600. For further information visit: