Every woman is advised to have a cervical smear carried out. Changes to screening intervals in Scotland In March 2020, the routine screening interval for women and anyone with a cervix aged 25 to 49 changed from 3 years to 5 years. This change happened at the same time as HPV testing was introduced in Scotland. This is a quick, painless procedure, which tests for the early warning signs of cervical cancer. If abnormalities are found at an early stage they can be easily treated. Smear tests are usually carried out by the Practice Nurse.
Date published: 24th September, 2024
Date last updated: 24th September, 2024