Welcome

We are part of the National Breast Screening Programme, providing a free breast screening service for women aged between 50-71 (first invitation issued by 53rd birthday), who are resident in London and West Hertfordshire.

If you have any concerns about changes to you breasts www.breastcancernow.org/information-support/have-i-got-breast-cancer/signs-symptoms-breast-cancer, please speak with your GP as soon as possible.

If you have breast pain, more information is available here www.rmpartners.nhs.uk/new-video-to-help-understand-breast-pain

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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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?, and Best for My Chest, an inclusive campaign for all communities.