Breast Screening

Breast screening is carried out by using x-rays called mammograms to detect cancers at a time when they are too small to be seen or felt.

You'll automatically get your first invite for breast screening between the ages of 50 and 53. Then you'll be invited every 3 years until you turn 71.

If you're a trans man, trans woman or are non-binary you may be invited automatically, or you may need to talk to your GP surgery or call the local breast screening service to ask for an appointment.

You need to be registered with a GP surgery to be invited for breast screening.     Our Venn PCN website has comprehensive coverage of cancer screening and how you can achieve piece of mind or experience better outcomes from early diagnosis.