Cervical Screening Awareness and Drop In clinic

Walk-in Cervical Screening Clinic at Heatherwood Hospital – Monday 23rd June 

NHS Frimley Health and Care is encouraging women, and transgender or non-binary people with a cervix, aged 25 to 64 years to take up their screening invitation.  

As part of Cervical Screening Awareness Week (19–24 June), Heatherwood Hospital, Ascot, are holding a walk-in cervical screening clinic on Monday, 23 June, between 9am-4pm run by specialist gynaecology nurses. The clinic offers a convenient and supportive option for those due or overdue for their cervical screening test.  

The clinic will take place in the hospital’s gynaecology department, with no appointment needed. An information stand will be set up in the main reception, where clinicians will be available to answer any questions about the cervical screening process and provide reassurance to patients, staff, and visitors. 

Cervical cancer is the most common cancer in women under 35, and tragically, two women die every day from the disease in the UK. However, 99.8% of cases are preventable (Cancer Research UK).

Cervical screening (formerly known as the smear test) is one of the most effective ways to prevent cervical cancer, yet around 1 in 4 people don’t attend their appointment, often due to fear, embarrassment, or uncertainty. 

We understand that screening isn’t always easy. That’s why our expert nurses are trained to provide a supportive environment with adjustments available to make the test more comfortable. You may find it easier to take a friend or relative with you, ask for more time to talk through your concerns, or to listen to music or a podcast.

If you’ve received a screening invitation, or know you’re overdue, please don’t delay. The appointment lasts just a few minutes. Drop into the clinic at Heatherwood Hospital, Brook Ave, Ascot, SL5 7GB, on Monday, 23 June, or book with your GP. Attending your cervical screening could save your life.