The smear test, now known as Cervical Screening, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer.
It is offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64.
Cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect yourself from cervical cancer as the test helps to find any abnormal changes before they can turn into cancer.
When you receive an invitation to book in for a smear for the very first time, it can be daunting and perhaps scary as well for many different reasons for each individual. At Pendle View Medical Centre we have staff who are fully trained to perform cervical screenings, and they do them nearly everyday!
We aim to ensure you are fully informed of what the screening entails and how the procedure is carried out to make sure you are as comfortable as you can be beforehand.
For further information on why Cervical Screening is important and what to expect at your Cervical Screening appointment, click on the link below:
Cervical screening is a choice and not mandatory. But cervical screening is one of the best ways to protect you from cervical cancer.
According to Cancer Research UK; there is an average of 3,256 new cases of cervical cancer each year, with a 51% survival for 10 or more years.
99.8% of Cervical Cancer cases are preventable.
If you have missed your last invitation don’t worry! You can book an appointment online via our website, on the NHS App or by ringing the Surgery (01282 503900).
How to opt out
If you do not want to be invited for screening, contact your GP and ask to be taken off the cervical screening list.
You can ask to be put back on the list at any time if you change your mind.
