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This guidance is designed to:

• describe the sample takers responsibilities in the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (NHSCSP)
• promote good practice that is consistent with national policy and guidance
• outline the training requirements for sample takers in the NHSCSP
• set out the existing roles and responsibilities of GP practices involved in the NHSCSP
• outline the audit and documentation requirements for sample takers in the NHSCSP
• advise on some of the issues that may arise during a consultation.