South West Scotland Breast Screening

13/02/2026

Huge congratulations to Bonnie on her new adventure.

While we are sad to see you go, we're so excited to see you crush it in your next chapter.
All the very best Bonnie 🥰

02/02/2026

Show your Heart Some Love (And Your Breasts Too!)💗

Happy February.

Since we have officially entered the month of love, its the perfect time to to talk about the most important relationship you have: the one with your health.

Take 5 mins today to show yourself some TLC.

The beginning of a new month is the perfect time to perform your breast self-examination.

30/01/2026

In the UK NHS Breast Screening Programme, a “previous non-attendance” (PNA) letter is typically sent to encourage women who missed their last screening appointment to attend the next one.

Key points about this letter:

Purpose: To remind and reassure the person that screening is still available and important, even if they didn’t attend before.

Acknowledgement that the person did not attend their last appointment.

Information about why breast screening matters.

Contact details for queries or accessibility needs.

There are many reasons why women may have missed their last breast screening.

The letter is meant as supportive, and non-judgemental, emphasising the benefits of early detection.😄

23/01/2026

Lovely comments.

Some lovely feedback for South West Scotland Breast Screening Centre this

23/01/2026

It is advised not to contact the routine breast screening centre if you have symptoms. Instead, you should visit your GP straight away. If you notice any signs or symptoms of breast cancer, even if you have recently had a clear breast screening, do not wait for an invite. Your GP can refer you to a breast clinic for further tests. Routine breast screening is not intended to replace the importance of regular self-examinations and breast awareness.

14/01/2026

Just a little update from Christmas.
Our hampers that we raffled raised £362.00
Split between Megan's Space and Cash for Kids Ayrshire.
Thanks to all who contributed.

https://www.megansspace.com/

https://www.justgiving.com/charity/cashforkidsAYR?msockid=3bc1847694c665932932904c95bc6484

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07/01/2026

The mobile van will be leaving Girvan Community Hospital
on the 9th January 2026.

The mobile will then be going to Mountainhall Treatment Ctre Car Park
Bankend Road
Dumfries
DG1 4AP.

All eligible women will be lettered by us so please make sure your GP has your correct address.

The order of screening will be:

Lochthorn Medical Practice 19/01/2026

Charlotte Medical Practice 10/02/2026

St Michaels Medical Practice 06/04/2026

Gilbrae Medical Practice 14/05/2026

Greyfriars Medical Practice 27/07/2026

06/01/2026

🎉 Make Breast Health Your New Year’s Resolution 🎉

As we step into a new year, let’s make our health a priority 💗 Get into the habit of checking your breasts regularly so you know what’s normal for you. If you notice any changes, don’t wait – contact your GP.

If you’re invited to a breast screening appointment, make it part of your resolution to attend. Screening can detect breast cancer early, often before symptoms appear, and early detection can save lives.

This year, take time for yourself. ✔️
Check your breasts ✔️
Attend screening appointments ✔️
Encourage the women you care about to do the same 🩷

A small resolution could make a life-saving difference. 🩷

02/12/2025

📣 Important Update from South West Scotland Breast Screening 📣

We’re currently experiencing an issue with our printers, which means appointment letters are not being sent out at the moment.
If you have a mobile number registered with us, you will still receive a text reminder, but please note that the text does not include the clinic location.

👉 What you need to do:
If you receive a text OR think you may be due for screening soon, please contact us so we can confirm your details:

📞 South West Scotland Breast Screening: 01294 323506
or Email aa-uhb.breastscreening@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Our team will be happy to confirm:
✔️ Whether you have an upcoming appointment
✔️ Your appointment time
✔️ The clinic location
✔️ Any other information you may need

We’re working hard to resolve the printing issue and apologise for any inconvenience or confusion this may cause. Thank you for your patience and understanding 💗

Please share this post to help us reach as many women as possible — early detection saves lives.

01/12/2025

1st of December🎄 and this is a friendly reminder to check your breasts.
If you find anything that is not normal for you please go to your GP for a check.💖

27/11/2025

🎄🧑‍🎄CHRISTMAS RAFFLE TIME 🧑‍🎄🎄
We are feeling festive-and what better way to spread some Christmas cheer than with a raffle 🎁🎁.
We have two amazing hampers up for grabs, packed with goodies to make your holidays even brighter!
All proceeds will go to two wonderful charities :
💖Cash For Kids
💙Megan's Space

🎟️Tickets are just £1 per strip and can be purchased from Breast Screening Ayrshire Central Hospital.

Your support makes a difference this Christmas.🧑‍🎄🎄🎄Good luck- and thank you for helping us spread some festive kindness! 🌟

21/11/2025

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.