Cancer screening programmes in Northern Ireland
In Northern Ireland, the Public Health Agency supports three population cancer screening programmes. Screening is offered to people who are eligible and do not have symptoms. Taking part in screening is your choice, and you will receive information to help you make an informed decision.
Which cancer screening programme am I eligible for?
| Screening programme | Who is eligible? |
| Breast screening | Women aged 50-70 Every 3 years Mammogram |
| Bowel screening | Men and women aged 60-74 Every 2 years Home screening kit |
| Cervical screening | Women and people with cervix Women aged 25-49 every 3 years Women aged 50-64 every 5 years HPV screening test |
Key cancer screening resources
- Don't ignore your cancer screening invite | HSC Public Health Agency
- Bowel cancer screening: the facts (English and translations) | HSC Public Health Agency
- Bowel cancer screening: the next step (English and translations) | HSC Public Health Agency
- Bowel screening test kit instructions | HSC Public Health Agency
- Breast screening: an easy guide about a health test for women aged 50 and over | HSC Public Health Agency
- Breast screening: satisfactory test results - what now? | HSC Public Health Agency
- Breast screening: why have I been called back? (English and translations) | HSC Public Health Agency
- Breast screening and breast implants | HSC Public Health Agency
- Cervical screening: what you should know | HSC Public Health Agency
- Screening information for transgender, non-binary and gender fluid service users | HSC Public Health Agency
Last modified
05 October 2026