Cervical Screening (also known as a Smear test) is a free NHS health test that is offered to women and all people with a cervix between the ages of 25 to 64. It helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for human papillomavirus (HPV) which can be passed through forms of sexual contact.

Currently, only 66% of 25 to 49-year-olds attend cervical screening, with the attendance significantly higher for 50 to 64-year-olds at 74% nationally.

Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust has partnered with the four NHS Cancer Alliances in London to launch this campaign during Cervical Cancer Prevention Week – 22nd to 28th January 2024. The South East London Cancer Alliance, North Central London Cancer Alliance, North East London Cancer Alliance and RM Partners are all responsible for improving cancer diagnosis, care treatment for patients in London. 

This Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, we have teamed up with Bake Off Star Laura Adlington and GP Dr Nighat in a series of video's discussing the link between sex and cervical cancer and debunking the common misconceptions about cervical screening.

Don't Miss Out, this is a life saving test, when invited: #GetScreenedNow