Breast Screening

General introduction

The NHS Breast Screening Programme aims to invite all women, from age 50 years up to their 71st birthday, for breast screening once every three years. The screening programme also offers women over 71 a free breast screen every three years. These women will not be sent an invitation but are encouraged to call the unit to make an appointment..

The aim of breast screening is to detect breast cancer at an earlier stage, often before the woman is aware of any problem.

Early detection may mean simpler and more successful treatment. Scientific evidence shows that regular screening of women, between the ages of 50 years up to their 71st birthday, reduces the death rate from breast cancer. 

Please continue to be breast-aware and if you have any concerns, please contact your GP as soon as possible.

Visit Warrington, Halton, St Helens and Knowsley Breast Screening Service website.