It is current Health Authority policy to offer a routine three yearly cervical smear to women between the ages of 25 and 49 years and a five yearly check from the ages of 50 to 64 years. Cervical smear appointments are available with the practice nurse. The health authority will inform you of the test result by post which can take up to three months. The health authority also run the recall system and send out reminder letters to women whose test is due.