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Information about cervical screening

When you make an appointment for cervical screening (smear) test for yourself or the person you care for, you may want to check with the doctor’s surgery whether:

  • they can offer a longer appointment
  • there is a more accessible clinic, or
  • you can visit the clinic before the appointment.

Let the surgery know if you:

  • need to change the appointment to a more suitable time or date
  • would like translation or interpreter services, or
  • have any questions about supporting someone who cannot make their own decisions (mental capacity).

Talk to your doctor or nurse before the appointment if you or the person you support has any questions about the screening test or has any other individual needs that may affect taking part in screening (for example, a mental or physical disability).

If you would like to get in touch to tell us about your experience of Cervical Screening Wales you can contact us.

On the Cervical Screening Wales website there is an Accessible Resources page. Here you can download information in other formats, including Easy Read, BSL, audio and video.

Some people may be eligible for help travelling to their appointment. Contact Patient Transport Services at your local hospital for more information. You may also be able to get help travelling to appointments for treatment or diagnostic tests. Visit the NHS Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme web pages for more information.