Breast Screening appointments

[ERICSMUM]

I’m due mine in Nov but after speaking to the screening centre it’s clear that there will be a long delay well into 2021.

Obviously this affects a lot of us women, and I’m wondering if anyone has thought about having it done privately ? I’m aware that the images won’t be added to my NHS records.

I would still have the NHS screening done whenever that is, to make sure my NHS record is up to date.

What do you think ?

[Mr Tom Morrow]

From Mrs Morrow.

I was due in May 2020 albeit I had forgotten about it. Had a letter about 2 weeks ago and I am going in tomorrow. So it appears there is a circa 3+ Month delay here in S.Wales.

I wouldn't go privately unless the delay was over 6 Months and/or I had concerns

Hope this helps.

[ERICSMUM]

Originally Posted by Mr Tom Morrow

From Mrs Morrow.

I was due in May 2020 albeit I had forgotten about it. Had a letter about 2 weeks ago and I am going in tomorrow. So it appears there is a circa 3+ Month delay here in S.Wales.

I wouldn't go privately unless the delay was over 6 Months and/or I had concerns

Hope this helps.

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Thanks Mrs T, yes it does help !

[Guest]

I was expecting my first appointment as I turned 50 in April but not heard anything yet. I am not planning to go private and will just wait patiently.

I had a private ultrasound for something last year and it was sent to my GP so it is in NHS records.

[THE WIZARD]

I have had it done privately before now & it was no different to the NHS one and yes the result it did go to my GP. I cant remember why or how much it cost but I know it wasn't overly expensive. When I am too old to have an NHS one I shall defo go privately every couple of years as its even more important then as far as I am concerned.

[Hmr89]

My mum was due in Feb and had her mammogram in June.She was told that the screening unit was also seeing people on Saturdays to help them catch up.

[jndt]

I went last week because I found a second lump (same breast as 5 years ago). I'm not sure about routine appointments but they are seeing people with lumps etc.

[Omega1]

Mrs O had her screening appt last week - exactly three years since the last one. Apparently they have been working weekends to catch up.

[bonnies mum]

In Scotland you cannot have a mammogram for at least 6 months after your previous one. Think this is a medical rather than a cost issue.
Getting a private mammogram may mean you will not get your regular screening.

[britishgirl]

I had my appointment for 2 days after lockdown in march,still not had a new appointment yet