New bikini? Check
Fake tan? Check
Smear test? CervicalCheck
Summer is finally here and whether you’re jetting off to enjoy sun, sand and sea or planning a staycation in Ireland, if you are a woman aged 25 to 60 you should add a free CervicalCheck smear test to your check-list before you go.
A smear test only takes a few minutes and if you haven’t had a smear test in three years or more, it should be on your holiday check-list. CervicalCheck – The National Cervical Screening Programme provides free smear tests for women aged 25 to 60. There is a choice of over 4,150 male and female smeartakers (GPs, doctors and practice nurses) nationwide – and it’s free.
You don’t need an invitation letter or to register with CervicalCheck. To arrange a smear test you simply contact a registered smeartaker of your choice to make an appointment. GPs, practice nurses, Women’s Health, Family Planning and Well Woman Clinics all over Ireland are registered to provide free smear tests. For details of all registered smeartakers you can call CervicalCheck on Freephone 1800 45 45 55 or visit www.cervicalcheck.ie.
If you have already had a CervicalCheck smear test, CervicalCheck will write to you when your next smear test is due – and if you change address, be sure to let CervicalCheck know your new contact details.
It is recommended that women have a smear test every three to five years, depending on their age. Most smear test results are found to be perfectly normal and CervicalCheck will contact you about your results within four weeks of having your free smear test.