CERVICAL SCREENING
AWARENESS WEEK 2025
Cervical screening (which used to be called a smear test) is a free NHS health test that is offered to all women and people with a cervix between the ages of 25 to 64.
Cervical screening can prevent cervical cancer.
Screening helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause changes to the cells in the cervix. If cell changes are found, they can be treated before they have a chance to turn into cervical cancer.
Please don’t miss out on this life saving test. When invited, book your appointment.
It's Cervical Screening Awareness Week.
The aim of the week is to encourage eligible people to take part in screening when invited. Cervical screening is a test to detect the HPV virus, which can cause changes to the cells of the cervix.
If left untreated, these can develop into cervical cancer.
This quick, two-minute test can help prevent cervical cancer and save your life.
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about cervical screening.
Get Involved in the Campaign
Cervical Screening Awareness Week runs from Monday 16 June until Sunday 22 June.
Please help support the campaign by spreading the word across your social media. In the toolkit below you’ll find assets and messaging you can use.
The Cervical Screening Awareness Week campaign is supported by RM Partners North West and South West London Cancer Alliance.
