Cervical cancer is one of the main causes of death among women with a cervix globally, and yet it is mostly preventable. Screening programmes within the UK, for example, fail to be accessed by many due to a plethora of reasons, including failing to see cervical screening as a priority and concerns around the screening process itself. In light of failure to attend, many women receive a late diagnosis of cervical cancer and sadly treatment plans can be limited in their success. This paper highlights the importance of reducing the barriers associated with cervical screening and emphasises the importance of healthcare professionals taking positive action to increase the numbers attending. It also highlights the importance of young people receiving the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination (both girls and boys), as this has been proven to significantly reduce the risk of cervical cancer. Cervical screening does not eliminate cervical cancer, but it can help to detect it early and, in so doing, increase the chances of survival.