NHS Cervical Screening Programme Webinar

Wednesday 9 September 2026 | 12:00pm–1:00pm | Microsoft Teams 

As part of ongoing efforts to improve access to cervical screening and support the ambition to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, the NHS Cervical Screening Programme is introducing HPV self-testing. The offer is for eligible women, and people with a cervix, who have not attended cervical screening following previous routine invitations.  

This webinar will provide an overview of HPV self-testing and what it means for colleagues delivering and supporting cervical screening services, what to expect during implementation and how to respond to questions from eligible patients. It will also provide an opportunity to hear about wider developments in the Programme. 

Who should attend? 

This webinar is aimed at colleagues working in: 

• GP practice managers and Primary Care Networks (PCNs)
• Cervical screening sample takers (Primary Care / Integrated Sexual Health Services)
• The Cervical Screening Administration Service (CSAS)
• Cervical screening laboratory providers
• Colposcopy and associated histology providers
• Cervical screening training providers
• Regional commissioners, ICBs and cancer alliances 

The session will cover: 

• The HPV self-testing pathway, training updates and operational issues relating to the offer
• Wider developments in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme
• Live question and answer session with the programme team 

Chair 

• Harrison Carter - Director of Screening, NHS England 

Speakers 

• Representatives from NHS England and partner organisations - to be confirmed 

 Further information 

 The full programme and speaker line-up will be shared shortly. 

The webinar will be recorded and shared with registered attendees after the event by email. It will also be made available on the Cervical Screening Programme Updates & Guidance - Vaccinations and Screening - NHS Futures 

If you have any queries about the webinar, please contact: england.vaccination-equalities@nhs.net 

Joining instructions 

Please save the date in your diary. Registered attendees will receive a Microsoft Outlook calendar invitation containing the Microsoft Teams joining details closer to the event.

Questions about this event?

Name: cervical screening programme

Email: england.vaccinations-screening-communications@nhs.net

Telephone: 07944693527