Cervical Screening
Cervical screening (smear test) self-sampling kits are now available in selected GP practices across Ayrshire.
Self-sampling offers an alternative option for those who may find it difficult or uncomfortable to attend a cervical screening appointment.
ARE YOU AGED 30 OR OVER AND MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- NO SCREENING HISTORY
- NOT BEEN SCREENED IN THE PAST SIX YEARS
- NOT HAD MORE RECENT SCREENING OUTWITH SCOTLAND OR PRIVATELY
If you are due your cervical screening, speak to your GP practice to
find out whether self-sampling is available and suitable for you
DON’T DELAY – CERVICAL SCREENING HELPS PREVENT CERVICAL CANCER AND SAVES LIVES.
List of participating practices are:
North Ayrshire Practices
Kilwinning Medical Practice
Saltcoats Group Practice
Ayrshire Medical Group
Frew Terrace Surgery, Irvine
EAST Ayrshire Practices
Old Irvine Road Surgery, Kilmarnock
Portland Medical Practice, Kilmarnock
Tanyard Muirkirk Medical Group, Cumnock
South Ayrshire Practices
Barns Medical Practice, Ayr
Who Should Come For Cervical Screening?
Cervical screening is a quick test to check your cervix for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
We do not offer appointments for routine cervical screening. This must be arranged via your GP practice. You’ll be invited for routine screening every 5 years if you have a cervix and are between 25 and 64 years of age.
If you are attending the sexual health clinic for another reason and a cervical screening is due, we may be able to offer a cervical screening at the same appointment.
My Body Back West of Scotland Service
This service offers cervical screening for people who have experienced rape or sexual violence and are due or overdue for the screening test.
Click here to view the My Body Back Project.
There is a monthly clinic available to Ayrshire residents that is linked to My Body Back, too and either can be attended.
Click here to view the Ayrshire & Arran Cervical Screening Self Referral Service
Trans and non-binary people
Even if you have had a hysterectomy you may still have a cervix and are still eligible for screening. Please speak to your GP if you have any queries.
Are cervical screening tests guaranteed to stop women getting cancer?
Regular cervical screening tests prevent 80 – 90% of the cancers that would occur if they weren’t done.
Speak to your GP if you experience:
· Unusual discharge
· Bleeding after sex
· Bleeding between periods
· Bleeding after the menopause
These are usually caused by something other than cancer but it’s important to have them checked.
Useful links:
Easy Read: A smear test could save your life
Further information about cervical screening, who is invited and what to expect
Information in other languages
Smear tests for people who have experience rape or sexual violence
