Cervical screening to be piloted on the Living Well Bus in Halton

News - 7 January 2025

A new mobile cervical screening service is to be piloted in Halton in a bid to improve uptake of the life-saving test.
The Living Well Bus, hosted by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT, will be at various locations across the borough offering drop-in cervical screening appointments to women and people with a cervix who have missed any previous appointments, making it easy and convenient for people to be screened.
Living well white bus with NHS and heart logos on.

The cervical screening programme is very important and saves thousands of lives each year. Cervical screening (which used to be known as the smear test) tests for HPV (human papillomavirus) that can cause cervical cancer. If these types of HPV are found, they can be treated before they get a chance to turn into cervical cancer.
The pilot mobile unit will operate as a drop-in service for those who are overdue their cervical screening or have missed any previous appointments, and will provide a safe, comfortable and private area for cervical screening appointments to take place.
The cervical screening test itself should take less than 5 minutes and the whole appointment should take around 10 minutes. You can bring someone with you to your appointment, such as a friend, family member or chaperone, to make you feel more comfortable.


“Cervical screening is a life-saving test that can help residents get preventative treatment and reduce the risk of cancer. I am delighted that we are able to pilot this service in the borough which will make it easier and more convenient for residents to access their cervical screening test. I already know how successful The Living Well Bus service is and the benefits it brings to our communities." Cllr Christine Bannon, Knowsley Council’s Cabinet Member for Health. 
 

Visit the Living Well Service bus to access a private and discreet cervical screening test at a time that suits you. 

Available from 10:30 to 16:00 on the dates below: 

  • Tuesday 7th January 2025 - Co-op Old Town, Runcorn 
  • Wednesday 15th January 2025 - DCBL Halton Stadium, Widnes
  • Monday 20th January 2025 - Co-op Old Town, Runcorn
  • Tuesday 28th January 2025 - DCBL Halton Stadium, Widnes
  • Friday 7th February 2025 - Asda, Runcorn
  • Saturday 15th February 2025 - Asda, Runcorn
  • Thursday 20th February 2025 - Asda Widnes 
  • Friday 28th February 2025 - Asda Widnes 
  • Wednesday 5th March 2025 - Upton Community Centre, Widnes
  • Thursday 13th March 2025 - Upton Community Centre, Widnes
  • Tuesday 18th March 2025 - Co-op Old Town, Runcorn
  • Wednesday 26th March 2025 - Co-op Old Town, Runcorn
  • Wednesday 5th March 2025 - Upton Community Centre, Widnes
  • Thursday 13th March 2025 - Upton Community Centre, Widnes
  • Tuesday 18th March 2025 - Co-op Old Town, Runcorn
  • Wednesday 26th March 2025 - Co-op Old Town, Runcorn

No appointment is necessary, just drop in.

For more information about the drop-in service in Halton visit: The Living Well Service: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cervical screening can also be booked with your GP surgery and some sexual health clinics. 

For more information about the NHS cervical screening programme visit the NHS website visit: www.nhs.uk/conditions/cervical-screening/

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