Cervical screening toolkit

Please scroll down for the toolkit for Cervical Screening Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) videos

Article for your website or newsletter

The local NHS is offering outreach clinics and education sessions encouraging those who’ve never had a cervical screening test or have not had one for a long time. O utreach clinics will take place at various community locations and at different times of the day, such as evenings, helping to improve access to these vital screening appointments . Appointments are available across the north of the county, covering Peterborough, Fenland and Huntingdonshire.

To book a local appointment telephone 01733 666670 and select option 1. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm , or visit https://www.greaterpeterboroughgps.nhs.uk/book-a-cervical-screening-appointment/

Posters

We have a range of posters which you can download and print .

Video

We have a video which you can use. The  video explains what to expect at your cervical screening

Social media content

Below are some social media posts you can use. You can download these from this page.

Toolkit
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Outreach clinics for cervical cancer screening are taking place across Peterborough, Fenland and Huntingdonshire. To find and book an appointment near you telephone 01733 666670 and select option 1. Lines are open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, or visit https://www.greaterpeterboroughgps.nhs.uk/book-a-cervical-screening-appointment/		Text: Cervical screening saves lives, don’t ignore your cervical screening invite. If you’re aged 25-64 and have been invited for a cervical screening (smear) test then prioritise your health, and book your appointment today.’
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer amongst women under 35, but screening can help stop it before it starts. Protect yourself - attend your cervical screening. Cervical screening saves lives		Text: Cervical screening saves lives, don’t ignore your cervical screening invite. If you’re aged 25-64 and have been invited for a cervical screening (smear) test then prioritise your health, and book your appointment today.’
If you're over due a cervical/ smear test ( maybe ignoring the letter you've been sent or missed an invite) , then prioritise your health and get it booked in!		Text: Cervical screening saves lives, don’t ignore your cervical screening invite. If you’re aged 25-64 and have been invited for a cervical screening (smear) test then prioritise your health, and book your appointment today.’
If you are unsure when you last had a cervical/smear test or if you’re not sure whether you are overdue , call your GP practice to ask.		Text: Cervical screening saves lives, don’t ignore your cervical screening invite. If you’re aged 25-64 and have been invited for a cervical screening (smear) test then prioritise your health, and book your appointment today.’
A cervical screening test takes less than five minutes. If you’ve been putting off your cervical/smear test then contact your GP practice and get it booked.		Text: Cervical screening saves lives, don’t ignore your cervical screening invite. If you’re aged 25-64 and have been invited for a cervical screening (smear) test then prioritise your health, and book your appointment today. Additional appointments are available across Peterborough, Fenland and Huntingdonshire, including evening appointments.’

Cervical Screening Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) videos

Please use this toolkit to help promote cervical screening videos (which have been filmed in nine languages) with your local communities. The videos cover a series of questions and answers to simply explain what cervical cancer screening is and why it’s important. The toolkit contains a template news article and suggested social media posts.

You can access the assets from either Cervical Screening | CPICS Website or Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICS - YouTube

For further information, or if the link is no longer available, please contact cpicb.comms@nhs.net

Website message/newsletter template

A new series of videos highlighting the importance of cervical screening are now available on the website. The videos cover a series of questions and answers to explain what cervical cancer screening is and why it’s important. The videos have been filmed in a number of languages which include Polish, Latvian, Romanian, Russian, Urdu and Portuguese, produced with the help of staff from local GP practices. To access the videos visit the ICS website page here, and scroll to the end of the page Cervical screening toolkit | CPICS Website or visit Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICS - YouTube.

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Video

A new series of short FAQ videos have been produced to support cervical screening awareness and uptake locally.

These videos have been filmed in nine languages and are available online.

Visit the Cervical Screening | CPICS Website Website or check out the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICS - YouTube to watch.

English FAQ video

We’re excited to share a new Cervical Screening Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) video to help raise awareness and support local uptake of screening.