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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