Cervical screening helps prevent cervical cancer and save lives. It is sometimes called a ‘smear test’.
More Information:
- NHS: – Cervical screening
- Cancer Research UK: About Cervical Screening
- NHS: Cervical screening: what to expect (video)
- GOV.UK: Cervical screening: an easy guide (easy-read)
- Cancer Research UK: Trans and non-binary cancer screening
- NHS: Cervical screening (BSL)
- Friends, Families and Travellers: Information leaflet for Gypsies and Travellers
- The ‘My Body Back’ Project: Information for people who may find examination and screening difficult due to experiences of sexual violence
HPV Vaccination
HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. This is a common virus that most people will be exposed to at some point in their lives. Most types of the virus are harmless, but some types can be associated with cancer, including cervical cancer.
The HPV vaccine protects against the HPV virus.
Even if you have had the vaccine, you should still attend for your routine cervical screening as there is still a small risk of developing this type of cancer.
Information in other languages:
- GOV.UK: Cervical screening and information on HPV – multiple languages
- Sandyford Sexual Health (Scotland): Information in Multiple Community Languages
