Pennine Breast Screening

05/02/2026

At Hebden Bridge, Calderdale tomorrow 10-2pm

Come see me there

05/02/2026

Yes the NHS breast screening is for those registered as female aged 50-71 yrs. This age range was decided on as 80% of women with breast cancer are in this age range and most likely to benefit from well person screening. However any age can get it . You are never too young, if someone says you are too young, get a second opinion please. Don't wait.

03/02/2026

In a word —- Yes

🎀Alcohol consumption definitely does increase the risk of developing breast cancer.

🎀Around 8-10% of breast cancers are linked to alcohol consumption.

🎀The more alcohol you consume, the higher your risk.

🎀Alcohol increases levels of hormones like oestrogen, which can fuel hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

🎀Alcohol is broken down into a compound called acetaldehyde, which can damage DNA.🧬

🎀Alcohol is linked to an increased risk of several cancer types, with breast cancer being one of the most common.

🎀Reducing alcohol intake, having alcohol-free days, and avoiding binge drinking are effective ways to lower the risk.

🏃‍♀️Please take care of yourself
Eat a healthy diet / try to maintain a healthy weight / take exercise and reduce alcohol intake as much as you can.

Attend for your mammograms and all health screening when you are invited

28/01/2026

27/01/2026

Please have your say

Are you a woman aged 47–53 living in the North East or Yorkshire?
Breast cancer affects 1 in 7 women, yet many don’t attend their first screening appointment. By sharing your views and experiences, you can help improve breast screening, increase uptake, and support better outcomes for women like you.
👉 Share your voice today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6989W6R
Pennine Breast Screening
NHS West Yorkshire and Harrogate Cancer Alliance

27/01/2026

Spent a lovely afternoon at Woodhouse Hill Surgery talking all things well woman service. Woodhouse Hill Surgery The Kirkwood Yorkshire Cancer Community

27/01/2026

🌸 Women’s Health Afternoon – You’re Invited! 🌸

Ladies, join us for a warm, friendly, and inspiring afternoon dedicated to your health and wellbeing!
We’re excited to welcome you to A Guide to Healthy Weight and Women’s Health with Dr Amna Anwar — a relaxed community event full of helpful information, practical activities, and delicious healthy food.

✨ What’s Happening?
💗 Private BMI checks
💗 Blood pressure checks
💗 The Better Living Service from Calderdale Council
💗 Healthy food swap stall
💗 Sugar Awareness display
💗 Live food demonstration
💗 Goodie bags with dates for Ramadan

📅 Monday 9th February 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Apna Staying Well Hub, Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, Halifax, HX1 5PG
For a FREE ticket, book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womens-health-tickets-1981431464850?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come along, bring a friend, and enjoy an afternoon focused on health, community, and connection.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💕
Hosted by Halifax Opportunities Trust & Calderdale Cancer Aware 🌟

20/01/2026

We had a great day Asda last weekend. We held an open day along with people from Calderdale Cancer Aware and Pennine GP Alliance. We had many women call in, talked about how to check themselves as a well person , tour of the mammo machine and sent a few to their doctor. It was a fun and informative day and we meet some amazing women too. Thank you to all who shared the event. We had visitors from all over Calderdale.
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Yorkshire Cancer Community West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Cancer Information & Support Service at CHFT

08/01/2026

Look who we found in our department today! Hopefully left by someone having their well woman mammogram today. Thank you...I wonder where this little pink duck will appear next?
She is No #19408

07/01/2026

We are doing a well women's talk on the 21st of January. If you have some free time or questions you would like to ask please join us. Here are some of the other fun events going on. Just follow the QR code and see what is happening. Would love to see you ☺️