Screening is a way of finding out if someone has a higher chance of having a health problem. Attending recommended screenings is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

NHS Lanarkshire provides a helpful website with information on what screening services are available, covering:

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening
• Bowel screening
• Breast screening
• Cervical screening
• Diabetic eye screening

Go to Health Screening | NHS Lanarkshire

For further information on screening in Lanarkshire please visit:

• Public Health Annual Report | NHS Lanarkshire
• Pre-school vision screening – Tests and treatments | NHS inform
• Transgender screening in Scotland | NHS inform

You can find out more about screening and why it is important at: Introduction to screening in Scotland | NHS inform.