It’s Cervical Cancer Prevention Week and we’re asking that when invited for a cervical screening appointment, you attend. It can save your life.
This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we’re debunking misconceptions around cervical screening:
* Did you know that cervical cancer can be prevented? Your risk of cervical cancer can be significantly reduced by having a HPV vaccination and attending a cervical screening appointment when invited.
* Did you know that if you’ve received the HPV vaccination already, you still need to attend your cervical screening?
* Did you know some people call cervical screening a ‘smear test’?
Watch this video with women’s health specialist and TV GP, Dr Nighat Arif, to learn more about cervical cancer.

Find out more here: Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2025