Well-Person and Family Planning
Both the practice nurse, who holds the Family Planning Certificate, and the doctors are able to give you Family Planning advice.
Women aged 25-49 years are recommended to have regular cervical smears at three-yearly intervals and women aged 50-64 years are recommended to have cervical smears at five-yearly intervals. Invitations for cervical smears, reminders (if your smear is overdue) and smear test results are sent to you by NHS Leeds Cervical Screening Department. Please book an appointment with the practice nurse for your smear if it is overdue.
A smear test is best done in the middle of your menstrual cycle (between periods), so you need to book your appointment accordingly. You are advised to only have a shower or light wash on the day of your appointment.
If you are on the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy you should attend for regular review and will be advised when to book your next appointment by the doctor or nurse.
When making an appointment please advise reception what it is for so that the appropriate length appointment time can be allocated for you.
