In the light of the continuing COVID-19 incident, NHS England and NHS Improvement as the commissioner of the NHS Cervical Screening Service, has worked with Public Health England and other clinical experts to develop initial guidance. This document is to support NHSEI regional public health commissioners with conversations they are having with providers of sample taking services, for example GP practices and sexual health services, commissioned as part of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
This is initial guidance based on the situation as of 6th April 2020. It will be reviewed regularly and updated as necessary in light of the emerging situation.
