From Tuesday 1 July, routine cervical screening intervals will be extended from three to five years for participants aged 25 to 49 who test negative after attending cervical screening on or after this date.

Next test due dates will not be changed; individuals will be invited at the interval in which they were advised of at the time of their last test. There will be no change to the clinical pathway for those testing positive for HPV.

Actions for practices

• Ensure patient-facing staff are aware of the changes
• inform participants of the change during their appointments on or after Tuesday 1 July.

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