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Your cervical screening (smear) test invitation
Your cervical screening (smear) test invitation
27/02/2023
Can I have a cervical screening (smear) test more often?
27/02/2023
I am over 65; why am I not invited for screening?
27/02/2023
I am under 25 and want to have a cervical screening (smear) test. Why can't I have one?
27/02/2023
I have had a hysterectomy. Why am I still being invited for screening?
27/02/2023
What if I do not want to have cervical screening?
27/02/2023
Why has Cervical Screening Wales changed routine screening invitation to five yearly for everyone?
27/02/2023
Is it safe to wait five years for my next cervical screening (smear) test?
27/02/2023
I am under follow up and need more regular screening, would the change affect me?
