Cervical Screening (Smear Tests)

In Scotland, the cervical screening test is offered to all women:

• between the ages of 25 and 49 every 3 years
• between the ages of 50 and 64 every 5 years

Regular cervical screening (smear test):

• Is the best protection against cervical cancer
• Saves around 5,000 lives every year in the UK
• prevents 8 out of 10 cervical cancers from developing.

The test takes less than 5 minutes and can save lives.  Go on add a smear to your to-do list.

Make your appointment with either your

• GP practice
• sexual health clinic or
• family planning clinic

For more information about cervical screening, please visit NHSinform.scot