24/03/2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
From 24.3.26 the NHS Cervical Screening Programme will start sending results for patients requiring referral to colposcopy through the NHS App. This change follows the introduction of digital invitations, reminders and some results in 2025.
IT IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT THAT YOU DOWNLOAD THE NHS APP IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO ALREADY.
For results requiring referral to colposcopy, if the NHS App message is not read within 24 hours, a letter will be sent as a fail safe. For all other communications, if the NHS App message is not read within 72 hours, a letter will be sent as a fail safe.
If you do not have the NHS App, don’t worry, a letter will still be sent in the post as usual.