Cervical screening, or smear test, is a method of detecting abnormal (pre-cancerous) cells in the cervix in order to prevent cervical cancer. Cervical screening is recommended every three years for women aged 25 to 49 and every five years for women aged 50 to 64 or more frequently if smear results indicates abnormal changes.
Our nurses are qualified to carry out cervical screening and tests in the form of cervical smears. These appointments typically take around 15 minutes.
If you think you are due for a smear teats or you are not sure when your last one was taken, please contact the surgery.