Cervical Screening/Smear Tests

Information for Health and Social care Professionals. Parents and People with learning disabilities

On this page we wanted to add some information which will help your GP practice understand what they need to know about offering cervical screening to people with a learning disability.

This helps them think about your capacity to make an informed decision and if it is in your best interests are not.

Please look at the section on Going for Screening for more information and a useful video about having a smear test.