Same Day and Next Day Appointments
Usually available across all ten clinics.
Private Cervical Smear Test
Private cervical screening with HPV testing, outside NHS recall intervals.
NHS screening is free and runs on a set recall interval. Private screening is for people who fall outside that interval, who want testing sooner after a change, or who would rather not wait for their recall. We include HPV testing either way.
- Ten clinics across the UK
- Same-day Appointment
- HPV with Reflex Cytology
- Female Clinicians Available
- Under-25 Screening Available
- Cervical Smear Test: £295
Book a cervical screening appointment Without The Wait
NHS cervical screening is excellent and it is free, and if your invitation has arrived and you can get an appointment, use it. Private screening exists for the situations where that does not work: you are between invitations and want reassurance, you missed one and do not want to wait for the next cycle, you cannot get a convenient appointment, you are outside the invited age range, or you simply want it done this week by someone who will take their time.
The test itself takes a few minutes. A small sample of cells is taken from the cervix and sent for high risk HPV testing, with cytology examined if HPV is found. Results come back with a doctor to explain what they mean and what, if anything, happens next.
Why Patient Choose OUR CERVICAL SCREENING SERVICE
- No invitation and no waiting for your screening cycle.
- Appointments at a time you choose, including evenings and Saturdays.
- An unhurried appointment, which matters if you have found screening uncomfortable or distressing before.
- HPV primary testing included in the price.
- Results explained by a doctor rather than arriving as a letter.
- A female clinician available on request. [Confirm this can be reliably offered at all sites.]
- Colposcopy referral arranged promptly where needed.
- Available if you are outside the NHS invited age range.
- Your NHS GP registration is unaffected, and we share results on request with your consent.
Appointment AVAILABILITY
Evening and Weekend Appointments
Clinics are open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, and Saturday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Timing in Your Cycle
Screening is best done when you are not bleeding, ideally mid cycle. If your period arrives, call and we will move the appointment rather than take a sample that may need repeating.
How To Book CERVICAL SCREENING
Step 1
Book Your Appointment
Choose your clinic and a time. Mid cycle is ideal, and you can pick a female clinician on request.
Step 2
The Sample
You undress from the waist down, a speculum is used to see the cervix, and a small brush collects cells. It takes a few minutes.
Step 3
Laboratory Analysis
Your sample is tested for high risk HPV, with cytology examined if HPV is found.
Step 4
Your Results
Results explained by a doctor, with onward referral arranged promptly if anything needs following up.
Why choose Private Medical Clinic for CERVICAL SCREENING
- CQC registered provider, with documented clinical governance.
- HPV primary testing, in line with current UK screening practice.
- Appointments without an invitation, and outside the NHS age range if you want one.
- Unhurried appointments, with time taken if you find screening difficult.
- Female clinician available on request.
- Results explained by a doctor rather than a letter.
- Prompt colposcopy referral where needed.
- Ten clinics across the UK.
- Results shared with your NHS GP on request, with your consent, so your screening record stays accurate.
Meet our CLINICIANS
Private GP with a Special Interest in Women’s and Sexual Health
Dr Jayawardena completed her medical training at University of Birmingham in 2012. She completed her postgraduate Masters (MSc.) in Health Research at University of Warwick in 2015.
Private GP with a Special Interest in Aesthetic and Longevity Medicine
Dr Sabina Hanoman-Singh is a general practitioner with a special interest in aesthetic and longevity medicine. She gained her medical degree from the University of Leicester in 2013, achieved Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2019, and completed a Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine in 2023.
Medical Doctor with a Special Interest in Preventative Medicine
Dr Kishan Dattani is a medical doctor committed to patient-centred care. He graduated from the University of East Anglia in Medicine (MBBS) and completed a Master’s in Research (MRes), graduating with distinction.
Senior Nurse
Medical Doctor with Specialist interest in Women’s Health and Preventative Medicine.
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Cervical screening Across The UK
- Cervical screening Service in Birmingham
- Cervical screening Service in Sutton Coldfield
- Cervical screening Service in London
- Cervical screening Service in Newcastle
- Cervical screening Service in Leicester
- Cervical screening Service in Bournemouth
- Cervical screening Service in Oxford
- Cervical screening Service in Derby
- Cervical screening Service in Manchester
- Cervical screening Service in Cambridge
Ongoing care with a Membership Plan
Individual Plan
£79
Per User/month, billed annually
Affordable Healthcare For Individuals
- Full plan for 1 person
- 10 free yearly consultations
- Complete health screen annually
- 50% off on our Super Screen bloods
- Priority access to appointments
- Free prescriptions & letters/referrals
- Exclusive, direct access to a clinician
Couples Plan
Popular£149
Per User/month, billed annually
Full Benefits For Two People
- Includes single plan benefits
- Covers 2 people
- 10 free yearly consultations for you and your partner
- 2x Super Screen Health Check P.A.
Family Plan
£199
Per User/month, billed annually
Cover The Whole Family For One Fixed Price
- Up to 2 adults and 2 children
- £25 per additional child
- 10 free yearly consultations for all members
- 4x Super Screen Health Check P.A.
- Includes all single plan benefits
What is CERVICAL SCREENING?
A cervical smear test, properly called cervical screening, checks the health of your cervix. A small sample of cells is collected using a soft brush, and the laboratory tests it for high risk types of human papillomavirus, the virus that causes almost all cervical cancer.
The approach has changed, and it is worth understanding why. Screening used to examine the cells first, looking for abnormalities. UK screening now tests for high-risk HPV first and only examines the cells if HPV is present. That is a better test: if you do not have high-risk HPV, your chance of developing cervical cancer before your next screen is very low, so there is no need to examine the cells at all. If HPV is found, the cells are then checked to see whether it has started causing changes.
This is screening, not diagnosis. It looks for early changes in people without symptoms, so that anything found can be dealt with long before it becomes serious. If you have symptoms, bleeding between periods, bleeding after sex, bleeding after menopause, persistent pelvic pain, or unusual discharge, do not wait for a screening test. Book an appointment to be assessed, because symptoms need investigating on their own terms, and a normal smear does not rule out a problem causing symptoms.
Cervical screening vs NHS: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
| Private Cervical Screening | NHS Cervical Screening | |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation | Not needed, book whenever | By invitation, every 3 or 5 years depending on age |
| Age range | 25 to 64 | 25 to 64 in England |
| Appointment timing | You choose, including evenings and Saturdays | Practice appointment availability |
| Appointment length | Unhurried, no strict time limit | Typically a short slot |
| HPV testing | Included | Included |
| Results turnaround | within 2 weeks | Usually around 2 weeks |
| Results explanation | Doctor consultation | Letter, with GP follow up if needed |
| Colposcopy if needed | Referral arranged | Within the NHS pathway |
| Cost | £250 | Free |
NHS cervical screening is a good programme and it is free. If you are in the age range and your invitation is due, use it. Private screening is worth paying for when you are outside the range, between invitations, cannot get a convenient appointment, or want an unhurried appointment with results explained in person.
Important: a private test does not replace your NHS screening record. Ask us to share the result with your NHS GP so your record stays accurate and your future invitations remain correct.
Cervical screening FAQs
£250, including high risk HPV testing.
Most people find it uncomfortable rather than painful, and it is over in a few minutes. Tell your clinician if you have found it difficult before, as there are things that help, including a smaller speculum and taking more time.
Yes, on request.
Better not to. Mid cycle is ideal. Call and we will move your appointment.
Only if you ask us to share the result. We recommend you do, so your NHS invitations stay correct.
NHS screening is every three years from 25 to 49 and every five years from 50 to 64. Privately you can screen more often, though for most people with a negative HPV result there is limited benefit in doing so, and we will tell you that rather than sell you an unnecessary test.
Private cervical smear results are usually available within 2 weeks (depending on lab turnaround times). We will contact you securely to explain your results and the next steps.
Yes. Although NHS screening starts at 25, private cervical smear tests are available for women under 25, especially if sexually active, have a history of HPV, or want peace of mind. Your clinician will discuss whether private cervical screening is appropriate for you.
Yes. The vaccine protects against most high risk HPV types but not all, so screening still matters.
Book an assessment rather than a screening test. Symptoms need investigating in their own right.
Ready to see a CERVICAL SCREENING?
Book an unhurried appointment at a time that suits you. £250 including HPV testing, with your results explained by a doctor.