Cervical cancer screening
About this service
Cervical screening is a way of testing people to see if they show any changes in the cervix. If these changes are picked up early, they can be treated before cancer develops.
Download an easy read guide to cervical screening.
Always see a GP if you have any symptoms of cervical cancer at any age, even if you have recently attended cervical screening.
Who can use this service
- Women and anyone with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64. (anyone in England can register with a GP).
- Trans men and non-binary people may not be automatically called for screening if they are not registered as female with their GP. Please check with your GP.
How to access this service
- You should be invited for cervical screening which usually takes place at your local GP practice by a female nurse or doctor. Talk to them if you feel at all nervous about having the test. They can help reassure you.
- The No Barriers service at 56 Dean Street in Soho provides screening appointments for trans men and non-binary people, who may not feel comfortable attending their GP practice.
Further information
Please visit the North East London Cancer Alliance website for further information and to download ‘Your guide to cancer services in north east London’.
There are many local support services for patients living with cancer, ranging from mental health support to specialist support for cancer patients. To find out more visit the Cancer support Services page on the North East London Cancer Alliance website.
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