About Your Breast Screening Invitation
Eligible women registered with St Heliers Medical Practice will begin receiving invitations for routine breast screening from July 2025.
Prevention is better than cure. If you are invited for any form of cancer screening, please make it a priority to attend. Your health matters—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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NHS breast screening uses X-rays (mammograms) to detect cancers that are too small to see or feel.
Anyone registered with a GP as female will be invited for breast screening every 3 years between the ages of 50 and 71. You will receive a letter in the post when it’s time for your screening.
NHS Breast Screening – What You Need to Know
If you have not received an invitation by the time you turn 53 and believe you should have, please contact your local breast screening service South Birmingham Breast Screening Service
Signs You Should Look Out For All Of The Time
See a GP if you have any SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER. Even if you’ve recently had a clear breast screening, do not wait for your next scheduled appointment if you notice any changes.
Guide to NHS Breast Screening – Available in Multiple Languages
To learn more about breast screening—available in multiple languages, see Your Guide to NHS Breast Screening. It offers clear information on why screening is offered, what to expect at your appointment, the benefits and what your results mean—helping you make informed choices with confidence.
South Birmingham Breast Screening Service
If you’ve been invited to make an appointment, already have one but need to change it, or have missed your appointment and would like to rebook, please contact your local service by visiting the South Birmingham Breast Screening Service
South Birmingham Screening Unit Video – Multi Language Subtitles
Visit the South Birmingham Screening Unit Video to watch a short film that guides you through the breast screening process. It explains each step in a clear and reassuring way, so you’ll know exactly what to expect when you arrive, during the screening itself, and afterwards. It’s a helpful way to get the information you need, feel more at ease, and attend your appointment with confidence. The video also features subtitles in a number of languages.
Screening Information Video – Multi Language Subtitles
This short animation explains the screening tests available to women at different stages of life. You can watch it with subtitles in the 10 most requested languages. Visit Female Lifetime Screening Pathway to find out more.
Easy Guide To Breast Screening
For a simple, easy-to-follow guide to breast screening—without all the complicated details—please visit An Easy Guide To Breast Screening