NHS South East Scotland Breast Screening

07/01/2026

Happy New Year !

From the 25th January 2026 Gorgie road will be closed between Robb's Loan an Hutchison Crossway. Expected to be completed July 2026.

If you have an appointment at Ardmillian House please make sure you give yourself plenty time to get there.

Attending regular screening when you’re invited can help to detect cancers before they may be seen or felt.

This means you are 5 times more likely to survive breast cancer if it is caught early.

If you’re female and registered at a GP you will automatically receive an invitation for screening through the post between the ages of 50-70. 💖

When you get your screening appointment will depend on the GP practice you're registered with. Don't worry if your appointment doesn't arrive as soon as you turn 50.

Each GP practice takes part in the screening programme every three years so you may not receive your first invitation until you're nearly 53.

If you need to change your appointment please call - 0131 537 7400

Many Thanks

22/12/2025

From all the SE Scotland Breast Screening Team we want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New year !!
🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

15/12/2025

Cancer screening can save lives 🌸
Click on Stand Up To Cancer link below, to check what screening you are eligible for…

When you get your Breast screening appointment will depend on the GP practice you're registered with. Don't worry if your appointment doesn't arrive as soon as you turn 50.

Each GP practice takes part in the screening programme every three years so you may not receive your first invitation until you're nearly 53.

If you need to change your appointment time, date or both please call - 0131 537 7400.

https://www.standuptocancer.org.uk/screening-checker/eligibility?fbclid=IwY2xjawOszvdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe7VThtTouhkeaRp_V6fQOTfUErA2VlxT1XdCsxy_loXTV2_2wR-KjXbt0d4s_aem_9Lh7CRF-l_QlLilzHxY2kw

Stand Up To Cancer is a fundraising campaign that brings the UK together to speed up progress in life-saving cancer research. Find out more.

02/12/2025

There will be road closures around Ardmillan House from Thursday 04/12/25 - If you have an appointment at Ardmillian House please make sure you give yourself plenty time to get there.

Many Thanks

02/12/2025

Unfortunately we have experienced some minor problems with delivery of appointment letters. We are working very hard to resolve this. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you. If you have received a text or your appointment letter has been delayed, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0131 537 7400.

01/12/2025

Attending regular screening when you’re invited can help to detect cancers before they may be seen or felt.

This means you are 5 times more likely to survive breast cancer if it is caught early.

When you get your screening appointment will depend on the GP practice you're registered with. Don't worry if your appointment doesn't arrive as soon as you turn 50.

Each GP practice takes part in the screening programme every three years so you may not receive your first invitation until you're nearly 53.

If you need to change your appointment time, date or both please call - 0131 537 7400.

28/10/2025

The number of women not regularly checking their breasts is at a 4-year high.
New research has revealed that 45% of women in the UK don’t check their breasts regularly, increasing by 4% in the last 4 years. This is concerning as we know that the sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances are of treatment being successful and lives potentially being saved.
This Breast Cancer Awareness Month we want to encourage everyone to get checking their breasts regularly. We know it can be hard to get in the habit, but by checking regularly it can help you feel more confident in knowing what’s normal for you.
Just remember to…
✋Touch your breasts
👀Look for changes
✅Check any new or unusual changes with a GP

20/10/2025

Breast Screening can help to detect cancers before any symptoms may be seen or felt. 🎗️

If you’re female and registered at a GP you will automatically receive an invitation for screening through the post between the ages of 50-70. 💖

When you get your screening appointment will depend on the GP practice you're registered with. Don't worry if your appointment doesn't arrive as soon as you turn 50.

Each GP practice takes part in the screening programme every three years so you may not receive your first invitation until you're nearly 53.

If you need to change your appointment please call - 0131 537 7400

03/10/2025

As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Myself and 2 Breast Care Nurse Specialists visited the Royal Edinburgh ( William Fraser Unit) to speak with staff and patients. We spoke about breast awareness/ signs and symptoms and also giving information on Breast Screening. It was a great turn out !!

01/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month !!

In the UK 1 woman is diagnosed every 10 mins - this is why every October we aim to highlight the importance of Breast screening and Breast Awareness.

When you get your screening appointment will depend on the GP practice you're registered with. Don't worry if your appointment doesn't arrive as soon as you turn 50.

Each GP practice takes part in the screening programme every three years so you may not receive your first invitation until you're nearly 53.

If you need to change your appointment please call - 0131 537 7400.

24/09/2025

Below are a few slides to guide you through what will happen in your breast screening appointment.

additional resources for more information please go to - https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fweare.nhslothian.scot%2Fbreastscreening%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwY1c2SUFxbGpkaE1vcHRnMQEeCKrhYJEVCGGeA8EzCsjtQUW5ySfSUIJ0_nu2Lf15LdEY9Pb7xGYZgfEqDAw_aem__65Uyaidy8l4ji7yOoqGjg&h=AT3lw__5l6EAHgyuAe1HNzOr5VyN5s4d6mb2mDi6-I59pFpsqw-KzyU-1ssvlQwudwmgOF15VH2bGNm7VvOvowlLh_y7D-nf1ifglgIeH9JIPSU_970ImeCf_hkQO6w8HxygKA

and - https://services.nhslothian.scot/healthscreening/

If you receive your invitation and the time and date does not suit please call 0131 537 7400.

08/09/2025

The Keyring below show's how small a lump a mammogram can detect in a breast. This is why it is so important to have your breast screened.

If you receive your invitation and the time and date does not suit please call 0131 537 7400.