5 NHS National Screenings You Should Know

The NHS in England launched its first-ever awareness campaign for breast screening this February to encourage uptake for regular mammograms, as figures show more than four in ten people (46.3%) invited for the first time don’t act on their invitation.

Anyone registered with a GP as female will be automatically invited for NHS breast screening for the first time between the ages of 50 and 53, then every three years until their 71st birthday.

For details, check out Breast screening (mammogram) - NHS

While most people attending screening will have no early signs of breast cancer, it is recommended that you continue to check your breasts regularly and to get any unusual changes checked out by your GP.

In addition to breast screening, did you know that the NHS runs 4 other national screening programmes - AAA, bowel, cervical and NHS Health Checks?

Have a look at Screening Saves Lives to find out what these screenings are, who is eligible and what to do if you missed the invitation. The website also includes advice on health screening for trans and non-binary people: Screening for trans and non-binary people - Screening Saves Lives

Bonus point, the NHS aims to roll out national lung cancer screening check by 2029. At present, it is offered to targeted population in England. For more details, go to Lung cancer screening - NHS