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Health screenings
Health checks and screenings are the best way to spot any health problems you may have early so you can stop them getting worse.
Finding out if you are at risk of getting a health condition can help you:
- Lower you chances of getting ill
- Spot diseases and get treatment early
- Improve your chance of successful treatment
Cervical screening
A cervical screening is also known as a smear test. It checks your risk of cervical cancer. It is similar to what some people in Europe may call Papanicolaou or a Pap test.
People with a cervix aged 25 - 49 years are invited every 3 years and those aged 50 - 64 years, every 5 years.
When you are due for a screening you will be contacted by your GP.
Bowel screening
Bowel screening is used to detect bowel cancer.
If you’re aged between 50 and 74, you’ll be invited to a bowel cancer screening every two years. Your GP should send you a letter.
If you're aged 75 or over, you can ask for a screening test by calling the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60.
Hepatitis C screening
Many people have hepatitis C without knowing. The only way you will know if you have it is to have a test. Modern hepatitis C treatment is simple to take and usually has very few side effects.
If you are over the age of 18 and live in England, can now order a free and confidential home test for hepatitis C via the NHS.
Targeted lung health checks
If you are aged 55-74 and have ever smoked, you can get a free lung health check.
Often, early problems with your lungs have no symptoms you would notice, so it is important to attend even if you feel fit and healthy.
You should get a letter from your GP inviting you to book, but if you have not, you can call 020 3839 8911 to arrange a test.
Chlamydia screening & sexual health tests
The only way you can know if you have a sexually transmitted disease or not is by having a test.
