Cervical Screening

Cervical Screening Information

Cervical screening, which used to be called a smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. All women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening every 5 years. Everyone with a cervix should be offered screening.

Cervical Screening Opt-out Form

Fill out the form if you are a patient and wish to submit your written request to Opt-out of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.

Cervical screening isn't a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer. Let's stop cervical cancer together.
Page last reviewed: 25 March 2026
Page created: 25 March 2026