We invite over 300,000 women for free breast screening mammography each year.
Appointments are at local clinics or on mobile vans.
An all female team will guide you through your screening.
Screening uses x-ray mammography and takes about 15-20 minutes.
2 independent mammography experts will examine your images.
Your results will arrive in 2-3 weeks.
Be Breast aware - Breast screening saves lives.
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Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great...
And so does getting your breast screening sorted
It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.
So when you're invited, save the date, it could save your life.
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About Breast Screening
View our step-by-step guide
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Spot potential problems early - Be Breast Aware
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Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about breast screening? Our comprehensive FAQs are here to help.
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Working for us
Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference in people lives? Then a career in breast screening may be for you.
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Appointments
We invite all women aged between 50 up to 71, for screening once every 3 years. You do not have to contact us, we will invite you at the appropriate time.
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Where we screen.
We screen at various convenient places across the region.
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Contact us
For more information about how to phone or message us or find your further assessment centre.
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Information videos
We are pleased to share our breast screening information videos to help you understand more about breast screening and make informed choices about your health. These include Breast Screening Saves Lives: Hear Our Stories, The NHS Breast Screening Programme: What Do I Need to Know?, Best for My Chest: an inclusive campaign for all communities, and finally a video developed specifically as an Learning Disability guide to appointments for further assessment. Please note that this video does not refer to routine screening.