Cervical Screening (Smears)
Smear Test Film
Public Health England (PHE), in association with Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, has created The Smear Test Film, a health education film resource for women eligible for cervical screening who have mild and moderate learning disabilities:
www.youtube.com – The Smear Test Film
This leaflet also helps explain what will happen at your appointment:
www.assets.publishing.service.gov.uk – An Easy Guide to Cervical Screening
Cervical Screening Information in Various Languages
For patients who do not have English as their first language, please visit: www.gov.uk – Cervical Screening Description in Brief for leaflets in various languages.
The Importance of Having your Smear Test
Our Senior Partner, Dr Kate Hughes, stars in this video on the importance of attending the Practice for your smear tests.
Anxious About Cervical Screening?
If you find it difficult to attend your cervical screening appointment, please visit the page below. The checklist cervical screening extra support checklist can be completed and brought in before or at the time of your appointment. A member of our nursing team will be very happy to speak with you beforehand.
www.gov.uk – Cervical screening: Support for people who feel anxious about attending
Further Information
Every person who has a cervix and is within the screening age range is eligible for cervical screening. Please review the links below for further information:
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust
Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust is the UK’s leading cervical cancer charity.
Website: Tips for communicating to patients about cervical screening