Guidance

NHS Cervical Screening Programme – Good practice guidance for sample takers

A reference guide for sample takers in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme

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This guidance is designed to:

  • describe the sample taker’s responsibilities in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP)
  • promote good practice that is consistent with national policy and guidance
  • outline the training requirements for sample takers in the NHSCSP
  • set out the existing roles and responsibilities of GP practices involved in the NHSCSP
  • outline the audit and documentation requirements for sample takers in the NHSCSP
  • advise on some of the issues that may arise during a consultation.

Updates to this page

Published 31 July 2023
Last updated 13 June 2024 + show all updates
  1. Links to Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust removed following closure of the charity.

  2. First published.

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