You will be automatically called for a mammogram every 3 years from the age of 50. Please note that not all women are called for their 1st mammogram at 50. You will receive your first breast screening appointment by your 53rd birthday..

If you are over 70 and have not been screened for over 3 years, you are encouraged to continue with Breast Screening. Please contact the Beds & Herts Breast Service on 01582 497599 to book an appointment.

Currently the breast screening programme does not routinely screen all women under the age of 50.

If you have a family history of breast cancer please see your GP who may refer you to a family history clinic at your local hospital. The family history clinic will assess your need for extra mammographic screening.

All women should continue to be breast aware.

You should continue to be breast aware learning what is normal for you and reporting any changes or concerns to your GP without delay. Do not wait until your next mammogram. Breast screening will pick up most but not all breast cancer.

From time to time changes to the screening plan results in women receiving an appointment slightly later or earlier than the normal 3 year interval.