At Leeds City Medical Practice, we are dedicated to ensuring the health and well-being of all our patients. One important aspect of your health care is breast screening, which can help detect potential issues early, leading to better outcomes and treatment options.
Breast screening is a medical test that checks for early signs of breast cancer in women who have no symptoms. It can detect changes before you notice anything yourself, allowing for early intervention and more effective treatment.
Who is Eligible for Breast Screening?
- Women aged 50 to 70: You will be automatically invited to attend breast screening every 3 years as part of the NHS Breast Screening Programme.
- Women over 70: You can still request a screening by contacting your GP practice.
Why is Breast Screening Important?
Regular breast screening can identify signs of breast cancer early, when it is most treatable. Even if you are not experiencing symptoms, screening can catch changes in the breast tissue that may not be visible or felt.
How to Book Your Appointment
You will shortly be receiving an invitation to attend breast screening at SJUH (Lincoln Wing), if eligible. Please look out for the appointment letter arriving through the post.
To book an appointment:
- You will receive a letter through the post with appointment details, if you can’t attend, please call 0113 733 4974 to reschedule.
Your health is our priority. We encourage all eligible women to take part in the screening program and stay proactive about their health.
For more information or any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Missed Your Breast Screening Appointment?
If you’re a woman aged 50 to 70 and missed your recent NHS breast screening invitation, it’s not too late to rebook! See details on how to re book: Missed Breast Screening Appointment Details
Click here to view the Breast Screening Poster
Click here for information on Breast Screening in BSL
For information around screening for transgender and non-binary patients please view the GOV.UK website NHS Information For Trans and Non-Binary People
