Breast screening is offered to women aged 50 to 70 to detect early signs of breast cancer. Women over 70 can self-refer. 

Anyone registered with a GP as female will automatically be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years between the ages of 50 to 71. You will get a letter in the post inviting you. 

If you are 71 or over you will not automatically be invited but you can still have breast screening every 3 years if you want to. You will need to call your local breast screening service to ask for an appointment. 

Learn more about Breast Screenings

How do I contact the Breast Screening Service? 

Visit the London Breast Screening website for further information and contact details

What happens at your appointment

NHS breast screening video: what happens during a mammogram

If you have symptoms

If you’re worried about breast cancer symptoms, please see your GP as soon as possible. The earlier a problem is found, the easier it can be to treat.

See symptoms of Breast Cancer

Information in other formats

• GOV.UK: Breast screening: helping women decide in English and other languages
• GOV.UK: Breast screening easy guide – information for people with learning disabilities, people with low levels of literacy and non-English speakers