Published 2008 | ISBN 978 1 84463 058 5 | Archived
In this year’s annual review we remember the last twenty years and hear from Dr Amanda Herbert who has worked in cytology since 1982. She describes the trials and achievements she has seen since the inception of the Screening Programme and highlights the value cervical screening has brought to women.
2008 saw the completion of the Liquid-Based Cytology (LBC) roll-out across the country. LBC has had a significant effect on the Screening Programme. We now have the lowest number of inadequate tests ever, so fewer patients need to be re-screened and the system is more efficient, reducing the patient’s anxiety while waiting for results. Earlier turnaround times lead to faster diagnosis and quicker treatment where necessary.
- NHSCSP home page
- Programme publications
- About cervical screening
- More information about the
screening programme- Information about cervical cancer
- Diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposed women
- Liquid Based Cytology (LBC)
- LBC implementation guidance
- Who does what in the programme
- Quality Assurance and Training
- Section 60 of the Health and Social Care Act 2001
- Cervical cytology training centres
- Human Papilloma virus (HPV)
- HPV Sentinel Sites implementation project
- HMR101 Request/Report Form
- Cytology improvement guide - 14 day turnaround time
- Research in cervical screening
- Frequently asked questions
- Programme statistics
- Programme news index
- Useful links