What Test, When?
1. Breast screening
Breast screening is offered to individuals aged 50 -71 to detect early signs of breast cancer. Women over 71 can self-refer.
You can find more information on our website here: Breast Screening :: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System
2. Bowel Screening
Bowel Screening is offered to individuals aged 50 – 74 to detect early signs of bowel cancer,
If you're 75 or over, you can ask for a kit every 2 years by phoning the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 6060.
3. Cervical Screening
Cervical screening is offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25-64 to check for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
The cervical screening programme has recently changed.
Find the NHSE FAQs: NHS Cervical Screening Programme FAQs
You can find details on cervical screening on our website here: Cervical Screening :: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care System
You can find the NHSE Cervical Screening document here: CSP14-July-2025-FINAL.pdf
Useful information:
Herefordshire and Worcestershire - Screening
Podcast: Your guide to NHS bowel cancer screening - audio file by NHS England
Easy read: Bowel cancer screening: easy guide - GOV.UK
