Cervical screening saves approximately 2,000 lives every year in England.

Cervical screening is free, and offered to anyone with a cervix between the ages of 25 to 64, regardless of sexuality or ethnicity

You will receive a letter from the local health authority when your smear is due but please contact the surgery if you are in doubt when you last had one to ensure you keep up to date.

We understand that the procedure of cervical screening can cause some anxiety and embarrassment and result in some people delaying or declining to have the test done, so if you would like to know more about the procedure or ask some questions about the test then please contact the surgery and the nurse can help answer any concerns you may have.

If you have missed your appointment or have any unusual symptoms, don’t wait – contact your GP practice straight away.

For more information visit the website ➡️ screeningsaveslives.co.uk/cervical-screening or speak to your GP practice.

https://www.asthma.org.uk/

​The surgery offers annual reviews for people who take inhalers for the respiratory conditions asthma and COPD  [Chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease].

The clinics with the Practice nurse will review symptoms, inhaler use and technique and the experience nurse will assess any change of treatment to improve symptoms/condition.

Although these reviews are generally annually, if you are having any problems or concerns with your inhalers or symptoms between these reviews then you can contact the surgery and book with the clinician for review.