The introduction of HPV testing into the NHSCSP came about after years of research into its role in the development of cervical cancer.
Research included:
- ARTISTIC trial
- TOMBOLA study
- Original HPV pilots
- Evaluation of HPV/LBC Cervical Screening Pilot Studies (PDF 1.48Mb)
More information about HPV and cervical screening
- NHSCSP home page
- Programme publications
- Overview of cervical cancer
- About cervical screening
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Research in cervical screening
- How is the cervical screening
programme organised? - More information for health
professionals - Frequently asked questions
- Programme statistics
- Programme news index
- Useful links