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Cervical screening is free health test that helps to prevent cervical cancer. It checks for a virus called high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is normal and very common, most people will get HPV at some point in their lives and it usually goes away without causing any problems.
If you have HPV, it is then checked for cervical cell changes (abnormal cells).
If you have HPV, it is then checked for cervical cell changes (abnormal cells).
We offer routine cervical screening to patients with a cervix, aged 25 – 64 years old. The appointment is with a member of our female nursing team, you are welcome to bring a friend along with you. You can come at any time for your smear test as long as you are not bleeding as this can obscure the cell collection. You can check for your results on the NHS App or you can contact the surgery for them.
You will receive a letter regardless of your result. This will either advise you that your smear is negative and the HPV test was negative or you will receive a letter to say that you have been referred to Colposcopy and to contact them for an appointment.
Non-urgent advice: Please Note
Please remember, a smear is a screening test and is not suitable for someone with worrying symptoms such as bleeding after sex, post-menopausal bleeding or bleeding in between periods.
You should always see a GP if you are experiencing worrying symptoms.
You should always see a GP if you are experiencing worrying symptoms.