Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening (AAA)
This is offered to men in their 65th year to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (a dangerous swelling in the aorta). Men over 65 can self-refer.
Bowel Cancer Screening
A home testing kit, called a faecal immunochemical test (FIT), is offered to men and women aged 56 to 74.
Breast Screening
This is offered to women aged 50 to 70 to detect early signs of breast cancer. Women aged 70 and over can self-refer.
Cervical Screening
Cervical screening, which used to be called a smear test, is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. All women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening every 5 years. Everyone with a cervix should be offered screening.
For information and support for people who find it hard to attend please see this page.
Diabetic Eye Screening
From the age of 12, all people with diabetes are offered an annual diabetic eye test to check for early signs of diabetic retinopathy.