15/01/2024
We have a week of cervical screening drop-in clinics. If you are due to be screened or missed your last appointment come and join us at one of our clinics, no appointments necessary.
Cervical screening is a free health test available on the NHS as part of the national cervical screening programme. It helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for a virus called high-risk HPV and cervical cell changes. It is not a test for cancer.
If it is your first cervical screening, you feel embarrassed or worried, you have had a bad experience before, or you have experienced anything that makes the test hard for you, telling the person doing the test means they can try to give you the right support. If it would help or you need assistance, you can ask if someone can come with you. It could be a friend, family member, partner or someone else. They can be in the waiting room or examination room with you to offer support. They may also be able to speak on your behalf about any worries.
If a trusted person isnโt able to come to the appointment, you can check if another member of staff can be with you for support. This person is sometimes called a chaperone.
