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20/06/2022
All women and people with a cervix, aged 25 to 64, are invited to have a cervical screening test to help reduce their risk of developing cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer affects around 3,000 people in the UK every year. The screening test detects human papillomavirus (HPV) and signs of early abnormal cells, which can turn into cervical cancer if not treated.
“Those aged 25 to 49 are offered screening every three years and 50 to 64 year olds are every five years. When it’s time for your next screening, you should be sent a letter inviting you to make an appointment.
“The screening test significantly reduces the risk of developing cervical cancer so it’s really important to make an appointment when invited.
“If you are aged 25 to 64 and think you’re overdue your cervical screening test, contact your GP practice.”
Eligible patients who are registered at a local GP practice will receive an invitation letter in the post with information about how to book their screening appointment.
Patients are also advised that if they become aware of any of the following symptoms before their next screening test is due, to not wait to be screened, but to get in touch with their GP practice or community sexual health clinic:
Sefton residents can also book their screening test during evenings or weekends, via the GP Extra service in south Sefton or the 7 day GP service in Southport and Formby. These evening and weekend appointments can be booked by calling the patient’s own GP practice.
To find out more about what to expect at your screening appointment, watch here.
Cervical Screening Awareness Week is an event run by national cervical cancer charity Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust.
During the week they are also encouraging people to share their tips and experiences, and positive messages about screening online. You can find tips and stories by following the hashtags #CervicalScreeningTip and #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek on social media, or following the charity on Twitter: @JoTrust or Instagram:@JosCervicalCancerTrust.
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