East Lancashire Breast Screening Service

04/06/2026

02/06/2026

East Lancashire Breast Screening Service will be at the Hyndburn Rural Primary Care Network Health and Wellbeing Event on Saturday 6th June. Come and join us and many other services on the day.
Please see poster for more details 👀

20/05/2026

Be breast aware and and know what's normal for you. If you notice any changes to your breasts, make an appointment with you GP. Please remember: early detection of breast cancer can help save lives.

It’s the beginning of the month - time to check your breasts!

There’s no right or wrong way to check your breasts. But it is important to know how your breasts usually look and feel. That way, you can spot any changes quickly and report them to your GP.

Every woman’s breasts are different in terms of size, shape and consistency. It’s also possible for one breast to be larger than the other. Also, don’t forget MEN CAN GET BREAST CANCER TOO - so don’t forget to check yours chaps!

Get used to how your breasts feel at different times of the month. This can change during your menstrual cycle. For example, some women have tender and lumpy breasts, especially near the armpit, around the time of their period.

After the menopause, normal breasts feel softer, less firm and not as lumpy.

The NHS Breast Screening Programme has produced a 5-point plan for being breast aware:

💜 know what’s normal for you
❤️ look at your breasts and feel them
💜 know what changes to look for
❤️ report any changes without delay
💜 attend routine screening if you’re 50 or over

More information on checking your breasts from the NHS website: https://buff.ly/3y9lLCR

18/05/2026

East Lancashire Breast Screening Services' mobile unit will be moving to Accrington PALS at the end of May. Eligible women will be sent their automatic letter invites and text messages with details of their appointment.

If you are unable to make your appointment and would like to rearrange it, please call the breast screening office on:
01282 805301 or email: [email protected]

Early detection of breast cancer can help save lives.

15/05/2026

East Lancashire Breast Screening Service will be at the Burnley Health Mela tomorrow. Check out the poster for more details 👀

Burnley Health Mela takes place this Saturday.

Join the National Forum for Health and Wellbeing on Saturday 16th May 2026, 11am to 3pm, at Victoria Mill, University of Lancashire Burnley Campus, Trafalgar Street, Burnley, BB11 1RA.

There will be free health MOTs and wellbeing checks, health exhibits, live entertainment, fun activities and a Teddy Bear Clinic.

Entry is free and free car parking is available.

08/05/2026

East Lancashire Breast Screening Service will be at the Burnley Health Mela on Saturday 16th May. Check out the poster for more details 👀

Burnley, let’s get healthier together! 🌿

You’re invited to the Burnley Health Mela at the University of Lancashire—a FREE, family-friendly event packed with activities, advice, and support to help you feel your best.

📅 Saturday 16 May | 11am – 3pm
📍 Victoria Mill, Burnley Campus

💡 Get involved with:
✔ Free health checks (blood sugar, cholesterol & blood pressure)
✔ Wellbeing support including Reiki
✔ Oral health advice
✔ Fun activities & live entertainment
✔ Teddy Bear Clinic for the little ones

🎉 Free entry | Free parking

Let’s build healthier communities together—see you there!

01/05/2026

An easy way to remember to check your breasts is to feel them on the first!

Feel Them On The First 🍒

🔔 By checking regularly, you will get to know how your breasts/chests/pecs usually look and feel, and it will be easier to spot any unusual changes or signs and symptoms of breast cancer.

If you're not sure how to check yourself, follow this link for a great video 👉- https://loom.ly/LUf-Cls

27/04/2026

What's a breast self-check?

20/04/2026

The mobile breast screening unit is currently at the Royal Blackburn Hospital until early-May 2026. Women eligible for breast cancer screening and registered with the GP Practices listed in the poster will be invited automatically. If you have any queries about your appointment, please call the breast screening office on: 01282 805301 or email: [email protected]
Early detection of breast cancer can help save lives.

15/04/2026

Why does early detection of breast cancer screening matter? Five year survival rates are 99% when breast cancer is found early.

The NHS Breast Cancer Screening Programme aims to detect cancer before any changes to the breast are seen or felt. If you are eligible for breast cancer screening, please attend your appointment when invited. Early detection can help save lives.

What early detection actually changes 👇

When breast cancer is found early, the 5-year survival rate is 99%.
That can mean less aggressive treatment, more options, and better outcomes.

Early detection isn’t about living in fear.
It’s about having the knowledge, tools, and habits that help you notice changes sooner—and act faster.

Education is the first step. Consistency is the next.

👉 Download the Know Your Lemons app to learn what to look for and get personalized reminders so you can apply this education in your life today: https://bit.ly/3N6vLIW

Because early detection saves lives. 💛