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Resources and links

Organisations

NHS cancer screening programme

The NHS cervical screening programme produces basic information about smear tests that is available in 13 languages and in a format for women learning difficulties. You can download the leaflets and access their annual review and screening statistics on their website www.cancerscreening.nhs.uk/cervical/

Family planning, well-woman and GUM clinics

To find your nearest family planning, well-woman or GUM clinic contact Women’s Health on 0845 125 5254 (Mon - Fri 9.30am - 1.30pm) or go to the fpa website: www.fpa.org.uk, click on “I need help now” and then “where do I go for help”.

GUM (genito-urinary medicine) clinics are specialist sexual health centres that offer free, confidential health services. Some, but not all, offer cervical smears and colposcopy.

To find a private clinic, check your local phone book or ask your GP for a recommendation.

Marie Stopes
A registered charity, Marie Stopes clinics offer cervical screening (using liquid-based cytology) and HPV testing. Phone for more information about prices, clinic locations or to book an appointment. Tel: 0845 300 8090. Their website is www.mariestopes.org.uk.

Books

Coping successfully with your cervical smear by Karen Evennett (Sheldon Press, 1996)

What your doctor may not tell you about HPV and abnormal pap smears by Joel Palefsky, MD (Warner Books, 2002)
This comprehensive and easy to read book is published in the US, but is available in the Women’s Health reference library. Phone 020 7251 6333 to make an appointment.

Written by Tamara Beus and published in printed format (2003) by Women's Health

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