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Women >50 years old are now in a higher-risk group for cervical cancer than younger women who have been vaccinated against human papilloma virus (HPV). In the UK, a quarter of women >50 years do not attend for cervical screening, and most women are still uncomfortable about self-screening for HPV. Previous qualitative studies have focused on negative emotions and risk perception among older women but have failed to explore the practical challenges of screening. This multisite study examined service-user and practitioner narratives about cervical screening in this age group, and offers recommendations for good practice.