Scotland raises cervical screening age Women in Scotland will be invited for cervical cancer screening five years later than they are now, after experts said earlier screening was 'ineffective' and may cause more harm than good. by Stephen Robinson Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up