It takes time for patients who have just moved to the UK to be registered for this screening programme. All patients are automatically included. You do not need to take any action, simply wait for your invitation letter to arrive and then contact us to arrange the appointment.
Unfortunately we have noticed that some patients have to wait several months before their invitation letters are sent to them by the Health Authority.
Sadly we are not able to do the test unless you have been sent an invitation letter.
Had tests done abroad?
The NHS cervical screening programme does not accept tests done abroad. This is because the NHS cannot be sure of the quality of the screening tests done elsewhere. We recommend that all eligible patients have a test done again, under the NHS.
We can only do the test once you have been invited by the Health Authority (see above). The NHS cannot do the test earlier, even if your doctor abroad has advised you to have a sooner test.
If you have been having tests done abroad and want to continue with the screening programme abroad, and not to take part in the NHS cervical screening programme (N.B. this is NOT recommended), please let us know at cpicb.HuntingdonRoadSurgery@nhs.net (Please do not use this email for anything urgent.)
All eligible patients either need to have a test done under the NHS or to confirm in writing that they do not wish to take part.