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This publication explains NHS cervical screening.

It includes information about:

who is eligible for screening
the cervical screening process
what screening looks for
primary human papillomavirus (HPV) testing
what HPV is

Free printed copies of this leaflet are provided for national call and recall (the Cervical Screening Administration Service (CSAS)) to send to people with their screening invitations.

This information is available in A4 PDF format (in English) to print out and provide for people who cannot access digital information (see list above).

Language translations are available in 11 languages to download and print as required. Updated HTML versions will be available in due course.

A simple animation showing screening tests offered to women throughout their lives, including cervical screening, is available:

in English
in the 10 other most requested languages

To request another format, you can phone0300 311 22 33or emailengland.contactus@nhs.net.

Published 13 March 2012
Last updated 30 September 2024 +show all updates

30 September 2024
Added a Hindi translation of the cervical screening leaflet.
3 July 2024
Added NHS England contact details for requesting alternative formats.
4 August 2022
Updating confidentiality section, replacing mention of Public Health England with NHS England.
31 October 2021
Addition of plain A4 PDF version for printing, to provide for people unable to access this information online.
13 May 2021
Added lifetime screening animation to the landing page.
20 September 2019
Added translated documents in 10 languages.
30 August 2019
Updated cervical screening leaflet.
16 May 2019
Added an HTML version of this leaflet. You can view and download it in large print, and use a screen reader for an audio version.
1 April 2019
The translations re-uploaded to this page date from 2014, and content differs slightly from the current English version. New translations will be available later in the year to accompany a new version of the English leaflet.
25 May 2018
Updated English version of leaflet to add information on data use and protection.
4 May 2017
Added link to new audio version of leaflet.
16 May 2016
Added translated versions of cervical screening: leaflet for women considering screening.
13 March 2012
First published.

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