Screening is a way of identifying apparently healthy people who may have an increased risk of a particular condition. The NHS offers a range of screening tests to different sections of the population. The NHS screening programmes currently offered in England are listed below please click on links to find out more.

AAA screening is offered to men in their 65th year to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (a dangerous swelling in the aorta).

The screening process involves a apinless, non-invasvive ultrasound scan. The scan usually takes less than 10 minutes.

Men over 65 who have not previously been screened can request an appointment by contacting their local screening service on 01206 746283.

Breast screening is offered to women aged 50 to 70 to detect early signs of breast cancer. 

Women aged 71 and over can still have breast screening every 3 years if you want to. You will need to call your local breast screening service to ask for an appointment. You can make contact with them by phoning 01473 703344 or 01473 702698.

Cervical screening which used to be called a smear teast is a test to check the health of the cervix and help prevent cervical cancer. Its is not a test for cancer, it's a test to help prevent cancer.

All women aged 25 to 64 are invited for cervical screening every 5 years. Everyone with a cervix should be offered screening.

• Diabetic eye screening is a test to check for eye problems caused by diabetes.
• Eye problems caused by diabetes are called diabetic retinopathy. This can lead to sight loss if it's not found early.
• The eye screening test can find problems before they affect your sight.
• Pictures are taken of the back of your eyes to check for any changes.
• If you have diabetes and you're aged 12 or over, you'll get a letter asking you to have your eyes checked at least once a year.