Find out more about the NHS Breast Screening Programmes and where there is a screening programme near you at the NHS Cancer Screening Programmes website.

NHS Breast Screening Programme

Be Breast Aware - Detecting cancer early can mean that treatment is more effective. Find out more about how to check your breasts regularly to help you detect when something's wrong at the NHS Choices website.

Breast cancer risk rises as women get older.  So even though women over the age of 70 are not automatically invited for breast screening, you are still encouraged to go for screening every three years.  You can contact your local breast screening unit to make an appointment.  (Tel: 0191 282 0202).  For futher information, please see the 'Over 70' Guide at the link below.