Starting July 1, cervical screening for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 49 will be conducted every five years instead of three, provided the screening shows no high-risk HPV detection. This initiative, part of a national program by NHS England, aligns England’s practices with those of Scotland and Wales, based on robust scientific evidence and a screening test introduced in 2019. Research has indicated that five-yearly screenings are effective and safe, maintaining cancer prevention rates. Invitations for screening will be routinely sent through the NHS App or by post.
As of July 1, women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 49 will be invited for cervical screening every five years, an extension from three years.
This change aligns England with Scotland and Wales and is part of a national initiative by NHS England.
Five-yearly screening is backed by research indicating it is as safe as three-yearly, effectively preventing the same number of cancers.
The NHS Cervical Screening Programme will include improved communication with patients through routine invitations via the NHS App and postal letters.
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