Screening is a way of identifying people who appear healthy but may be at increased risk of a disease or condition.

People can then be offered information, further tests and appropriate treatment to help reduce their risk, or reduce any complications from the disease or condition.

National screening programmes in Wales

Public Health Wales delivers population-based national screening programmes across Wales. You can find more information about each programme using the links below.

Cervical Screening Wales

Cervical screening

Breast Test Wales

Breast screening

Bowel Screening Wales

Bowel screening

Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening

AAA screening

Diabetic Eye Screening Wales

Diabetic eye screening

Newborn Bloodspot Screening Wales

Newborn bloodspot screening

Antenatal Screening Wales

Antenatal screening

Newborn Hearing Screening Wales

Newborn hearing screening

Public Health Wales screening services

You can also view information about all NHS Wales screening programmes on the Public Health Wales website.

View Public Health Wales screening services
Breast screening: what to expect

Public Health Wales has videos that explain what happens during breast screening, from receiving your invitation to getting your results.

The videos can help explain what breast screening is, why it is important, how a mammogram is taken and what support is available.

Watch in English Gwylio yn Gymraeg Watch in British Sign Language
Diabetic eye screening: local venues needed

Public Health Wales is expanding its Diabetic Eye Screening service and is looking for suitable local venues in:

  • Welshpool and Newtown
  • Llanelli
  • Conwy
  • Caerphilly
  • Blaenau Gwent

This will help make it easier for patients to attend appointments closer to home.

Email: [email protected]
Screening support for trans and non-binary people

Public Health Wales has information for people who are transgender or non-binary. It can help people understand which screening tests they can have and when, and help them decide whether to take part.

Easy Read leaflets and videos are available for:

  • Cervical screening
  • Breast screening
  • Abdominal aortic aneurysm, also called AAA, screening

Printed materials and trans-specific information cards are also available.

Information for trans and non-binary people Easy Read leaflets
British Sign Language videos for Deaf patients

British Sign Language, or BSL, videos are available to help people understand screening appointments and what may happen if they are invited for further tests.

Videos are available for:

  • Breast screening
  • Bowel screening
  • What happens if you are invited for further tests
Breast screening in BSL Bowel screening in BSL
Information for carers

If you are a carer or support someone who has been invited to a screening appointment, Public Health Wales has information to help you understand how to support them.

Screening support for carers
Share your experience

Your feedback can help improve screening services and support others who are thinking about attending screening.

If you would like to share your story, visit the feedback pages on the screening websites or contact the screening engagement team.

Email: [email protected]