Screening & COVID-19: what you need to know

What you need to know about screening under the COVID-19 traffic light system (COVID-19 Protection Framework).

Screening programmes are operating, with appropriate safeguards in place for participants and staff. It is recommended people with pre-existing medical conditions check with their health professional about whether it is safe to attend appointments.

• Breast screening will continue under the COVID-19 traffic light system but may be impacted from region to region if at red. If an appointment is postponed, it will be rescheduled by your provider.
• Cervical screening will continue under the COVID-19 traffic light system but may be impacted from region to region if at orange and red. If an appointment is postponed, it will be rescheduled by your provider.
• Bowel screening will continue. You can still expect to receive your invitation to take part in bowel screening. You can continue to return your completed screening test, and this will be processed.

Further information on programmes will be updated at the following links:

Breast Screening

Cervical Screening

Bowel Screening

Information regarding Antenatal and Newborn Screening can be found here.

 Last updated: 3/12/2021