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Cervical Screening
Who should have cervical screening
All women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64 should go for regular cervical screening. You'll get an invitation through the NHS App, by text or by letter asking you to make an appointment.
Trans men and non-binary people with a cervix are eligible for cervical screening. How you're invited will depend on the sex you're registered with at a GP surgery.
How often you are invited depends on your age.
When you'll be invited for cervical screening
- Under 25: Up to 6 months before you turn 25
- 25 to 49: Every 3 years
- 50 to 64: Every 5 years
- 65 or older: Only if a recent test was abnormal
You can book an appointment as soon as you get an invitation.
If you missed your last cervical screening, you do not need to wait for an invitation to book an appointment.
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Published: Jun 9, 2025