The cervical screening recall interval for individuals aged 25-49 who test negative following an HPV self-sample test, has been extended from 3 to 5 years.

This means that the HPV self-sampling recall intervals for all ages, will now be in line with the routine Cervical Screening Programme.

The patient information for HPV self-sampling will be updated as well as the clinical system (EMIS) tools and professional guidance to reflect this change.

For more information, view HPVSS Professional Guidance for Primary Care or email england.ypa@nhs.net.