Anyone registered with a GP as female will be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years between the ages of 50 and 71. You'll get a letter in the post inviting you.
When you'll be invited
You'll automatically get your first invite for breast screening between the ages of 50 and 53. Then you'll be invited every 3 years until you turn 71.
If you're a trans man, trans woman or are non-binary you may be invited automatically, or you may need to talk to your GP surgery or call the local breast screening service to ask for an appointment.
You need to be registered with a GP surgery to be invited for breast screening.
Find out how to register with a GP
More information for people with a learning disability:
- GOV.UK: Breast screening easy guide
www.gov.uk
If you have not been sent a letter
If you have not been invited for breast screening by the time you are 53 and think you should have been, contact your local breast screening service.
If you are 71 or over
You will not automatically be invited for breast screening if you are 71 or over.
But you can still have breast screening every 3 years if you want to. You will need to call your local breast screening service to ask for an appointment.
If you're trans or non-binary
If you're a trans man, trans woman or are non-binary how you are invited will depend on the sex you are registered with at a GP:
- if you're registered as female with a GP you will automatically be invited for breast screening
- if you're registered as male with a GP you will not automatically be invited for breast screening
More information:
If you have symptoms
See a GP if you have any symptom of breast cancer. Even if you have recently had a clear breast screening.
Do not wait for your next breast screening appointment.
More information for people with a learning disability:
- Macmillan Cancer Support: Breast care for women
www.macmillan.org.uk
This can help you understand how to check your breasts and when to see a GP.