Guidance
NHS Cervical Screening Programme – Good practice guidance for sample takers
A reference guide for sample takers in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme
Applies to England
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This guidance is designed to:
- describe the sample taker’s responsibilities in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP)
- promote good practice that is consistent with national policy and guidance
- outline the training requirements for sample takers in the NHSCSP
- set out the existing roles and responsibilities of GP practices involved in the NHSCSP
- outline the audit and documentation requirements for sample takers in the NHSCSP
- advise on some of the issues that may arise during a consultation.
Updates to this page
Published 31 July 2023
Last updated -
Rewording of paragraphs in section 5 to reflect extension of screening interval to 5 years.
Update history
2026-08-25 09:30
Updated to reflect new HPV sample taker training guidance
2025-07-09 09:45
Rewording of paragraphs in section 5 to reflect extension of screening interval to 5 years.
2025-04-16 13:00
Removed reference to the HRM 101 form and Open Exeter. Update to section on ceasing due to non-eligibility.
2024-06-13 12:44
Links to Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust removed following closure of the charity.
2023-07-31 10:00
First published.