The cervical screening programme in Scotland is well established. Scottish Health Statistics for 1999 show that as a result of cervical screening, up to 250 cases of cervical cancer are prevented each year. This apparent success does not mean that the programme cannot continue to be improved. For example, existing information systems have been in place for a number of years during which time significant developments have taken place in information technology. We want to take advantage of these developments to improve the systems and processes which support the screening programmes, making them even more robust and reliable. (Cancer In Scotland: Action For Change)
Cervical Screening operates through your General Practitioner, the majority of whom invite woment in the 20 - 64 age group for cervical screening every 3 - 5 years. If you have any questions or concerns about cervical screening or cervical cancer contact your GP.
In the mean time you can visit www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk for more information about Cervical Cancer and the National Cervical Screening Programme.
