Screening is a way of identifying apparently healthy people who may have an increased risk of a particular condition and may benefit most from being screened. Screening can identify health problems early, even before symptoms appear, making treatment more effective.

The NHS website provides more detailed information about the screening on offer, including what you can expect at your appointment.

Diabetic eye screening is offered to anyone with diabetes who is aged 12 or over, the screening checks for early signs of diabetic retinopathy. Find out more on the NHS website.

Cervical screening is offered to women and people with a cervix aged 25 – 64 years to check the health of cells in the cervix. Find out more on the NHS website.

Breast screening is offered to women aged 50-70 years to detect early signs of breast cancer. Find out more on the NHS website.

Bowel cancer screening is offered to everyone aged 50-74. Find out more on the NHS website

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is offered to men and anyone assigned male at birth when they turn 65. Find out more on the NHS website.

If you have missed your latest screening appointment, contact your GP surgery or your screening service (this information can be found on the specific links above).