Cervical cancer campaign with Bake Off Star Laura Adlington and GP Dr Nighat

Cervical Screening (also known as a smear test) is a free NHS health test that is offered to women and all people with a cervix between the ages of 25 to 64.

It helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for human papillomavirus (HPV).

Currently, only 66% of 25 to 49-year-olds attend screening, with the attendance significantly higher for 50 to 64-year-olds at 74% nationally.

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we have teamed up with Bake Off Star Laura Adlington and GP Dr Nighat in a series of videos discussing the link between sex and cervical cancer and debunking the common misconceptions about cervical screening.

Don't Miss Out, this is a life-saving test, when invited: #GetScreenedNow

Did you know that cervical cancer can be prevented? Your risk of cervical cancer can be significantly reduced by having an HPV vaccination and attending a cervical screening appointment when invited.

For more information visit

https://www.cervicalcancerpreventionweek.com/