St Andrews Medical Centre

23/01/2026

During cervical screening, a healthcare professional will collect a sample of cells from the cervix. They will insert a lubricated speculum into the va**na. This will open up the va**nal walls. They then take a sample of cells by sweeping the cervix with a soft plastic brush. The sample will be sent off to a laboratory for testing.

The sample will be tested for high-risk HPV. This is the common virus which causes nearly all cervical cancers. If high-risk HPV is found, the sample will be checked for any changes to the cells. These cells aren’t cancer, but could lead to cervical cancer in the future. They can then be monitored or treated to prevent cervical cancer from developing.

It is estimated that cervical screening saved 5,000 lives a year in the UK.

Cervical screening starts at the age of 25. Anyone with a cervix is eligible. This can include cis women, trans men, non-binary, and intersex people. If you do not have high-risk HPV you will be invited every five years in England, Scotland and Wales. If you have high-risk HPV, you will be checked more regularly. If you are in Northern Ireland, you will be invited every three years until the age of 50, then every five until you are 64.

If you are in England, you will be sent an invite via the NHS App. If you do not have the app, or don’t get the message, you will be sent a text (SMS). If you don’t receive or open this text, you will be sent a letter. If you are in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland you will be sent a letter.

If you are trans and registered as male at your GP surgery, you may not get invited automatically. You can contact your GP surgery to book your screening and opt in to receive automatic invites in future.

Not everyone finds cervical screening easy, we will be sharing tips on how to make the appointment more comfortable later this week.

We have lots more information and tips on HPV, the HPV vaccine and cervical screening on our website: eveappeal.org.uk/screening

You can also speak to our nurses for free and confidential information and support on nurse@eveappeal.org.uk or 0808 802 0019.

22/01/2026

22/01/2026

We will be closed from 1:30pm on 28th January 2026.

22/01/2026

The best way to help prevent cervical cancer is to get your HPV vaccination and cervical screening when invited.

We have lots more information on HPV, the HPV vaccine and cervical screening on our website: eveappeal.org.uk/ccpw

You can also speak to our nurses for free and confidential information and support on nurse@eveappeal.org.uk or 0808 802 0019.

21/01/2026

Bringing a loved one home from the hospital? There are some simple steps you can take to support them, please help ensure:

💊 They have prescription medicines available
🚰 They have enough to eat and drink
⚠️ There are no trip hazards
🏠 Their house is adequately heated and that they have clean bedding
❤️ They have emotional support
❓They know who to contact if they need help
📱 If they need urgent medical help but aren't sure where to go, they use NHS 111

If you’re not able to care for them, and/or need help to do so, then you have a right to a carer’s assessment to have your needs considered too. Check what your local council can offer, find their website here: gov.uk/find-local-council

21/01/2026

It’s 8:22 and we have no queue and the longest wait was just 3 minutes and 42… yes we are poets today 🤣

Happy Wednesday, everyone 💃🙌🏽

20/01/2026

20/01/2026

Looking for a GP practice that offers fast access and face-to-face care, when you need it? We’ve got you covered.

We’re proud to offer accessible, high-quality care for our local community in Eccles.

Check if you are in our practice boundary by clicking the link!

📍 30 Russell Street, Eccles, M30 0NU
🌐 Register or find out more: https://standrewsmceccles.nhs.uk/services/new-patients/

👉 New patients welcome share with friends and family who are looking for a GP!

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