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Dig Letters Trial.jpgThe Portsmouth Breast Screening Programme is trialling a new way to send invitations. Instead of a letter, you’ll receive a text from 'NHSPortHosp' with a secure link to view details, confirm, cancel or rebook your appointment, and even access results.

The system is fast, sustainable, and includes accessibility features like translation and text-to-speech. Paper letters will still be sent if needed 

 

Welcome to the Breast Screening service at Portsmouth Hospitals.

Breast screening is a well-woman service and uses X-rays called mammograms to check your breasts for signs of cancer. The screening is carried out by health specialists called mammographers. Early detection may often mean simpler and more successful treatment.

Anyone registered with a GP as female will be invited for NHS breast screening every 3 years between the ages of 50 and 71. People at high risk of breast cancer are offered breast screening at an earlier age than others in the general population. 

Please use the buttons below to learn more about what our service offers.


 

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 for your first invite between the ages of 50 and 53. Then you'll be invited every 3 years until you turn 71. Women over the age of 71 are not automatically invited to attend screening, however, they are welcome to contact us and self-refer themselves every 3 years.

Some people have a higher risk of developing breast cancer. ‘High Risk’ means that you have been assessed by a specialist in genetics or oncology as being at more risk of developing breast cancer than women in the general population. People at high risk of breast cancer are offered breast screening at an earlier age than others in the general population. We call this ‘surveillance’ screening. Please see the below link for more information about how we offer breast screening for women at high risk of developing breast cancer:  Breast screening for women with a high risk of breast cancer

You may find that you are being invited to attend for breast screening earlier than you expected. This is due to changes in our programme post-covid and is done to ensure that all ladies remain within the three year screening cycle.

Approximate Timetable for areas

  • Fareham – August 2025 to January 2026

  • Stubbington – January 2026 to February 2026 

  • Portchester – February 2026 to March 2026

  • Locksheath – March 2026 to June 2026

  • Waterlooville – June 2026 to November 2026

  • Portsmouth City – November 2026 to December 2027

  • Cosham and Drayton - TBC

  • Petersfield - TBC

  • Hayling Island - TBC

  • Havant & Surrounding Areas - TBC

  • Gosport & Lee-on-Solent - TBC

The video below provides an overview of our breast screening service for GPs: 

 

If you'd like to get in touch with the team, here is how:

Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm. 

Please note, we are currently experiencing staff shortages within our admin team and may not be able to respond to your call/message as quickly as we would like. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Changing or Cancelling Your Breast Appointment

Contact information 

Telephone: 023 9228 3613 / 3614

Email: pho-tr.bsuadmin@nhs.net

Address: Breast Services, D Level, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3LY

 

We Have Moved!

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Our Mobile Unit has now moved to Crofton Community Centre in Stubbington. Women aged 50-71 registered with Fareham GP surgeries will be invited here for screening. Look out for your digital invitation.

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