Invitation to Your Breast Screening Appointment
About Your Appointment
If you're between the ages of 50 and 71, you will receive an invitation letter for a breast screening mammogram every three years.
You don't need to contact us as we'll ensure that you receive your invitation at the appropriate time. However, from your 71st birthday, we will not automatically invite you, but you can still request screening every three years by contacting your local breast screening unit. We urge you to continue with your breast screening even after the age of 71 since the risk of breast cancer doesn't stop at that age.
Once you receive your invitation letter, you can book, change, or cancel your appointment online. Please note that you can only use this form if you've received an invitation letter for breast screening. Also, note that we're currently managing appointments no more than six weeks in advance.
We have various convenient locations where you can get screened. Find out more where we screen.
Concerns About Changes to Your Breasts
If you have any concerns about changes to your breasts, please speak with your GP as soon as possible. Please don't wait for an appointment with the screening service.
COVID-19 restrictions
Please note that due to COVID-19, there are restrictions in place, and we've implemented safety measures for your screening appointment.
- Please do not arrive any earlier than 5 minutes before your appointment.
- You will not be able to bring anyone else unless you require a formal carer.
- We have reduced the number of women booked into a clinic.
- Social distancing is maintained.
- Clinical team to wear the correct PPE whilst undertaking the screening procedure.
- Equipment cleaned down after every appointment.
- Temperature checks at some locations.
- Some of our screening sites are in COVID "red" areas and may be unavailable at this time.
If you experience symptoms of COVID-19 (new, continuous cough and/or high temperature and/or loss of taste or smell), please don't come in for your appointment. Instead, visit 111.nhs.uk/COVID-19 for advice on next steps. Please call 020 3758 2024 or manage your appointment online to reschedule your appointment.