Repeat Prescribing Toolkit
This resource was commissioned by NHS England to address recommendation 7 of the National Overprescribing Review, which tasked the Royal Pharmaceutical…
Extended cervical screening intervals for 24-49 year olds
On 10 June, Minister Dalton announced the implementation of extended screening intervals for cervical screening participants.?
From 1 July 2025, most women aged 25-49 who test negative for HPV – meaning they are at very low risk of developing cervical cancer over the next five years – will be invited at five-year intervals rather than three. This applies to samples taken on or after 1st July and next test due dates remain the same for any samples taken before this date.
This change is backed by clinical evidence and a recommendation by the UK National Screening Committee.?A system letter outlining the change and?guidance?to support commissioners and programme providers?can be found?here?and includes the communications toolkit and FAQ.?
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