West Devon and East Cornwall Breast Screening

05/09/2026

Breast Screening Saves Lives ✨💖

15/08/2026

15/08/2026

Wear Devon and East Cornwall Breast Screening are attending the Efford Community Event 💕

Come and say hello and pick up a free gift bag ✨

12/08/2026

🎀 Breast Screening is taking place in the Plympton area 🎀

If you are eligible for breast screening and registered with Beacon Medical Group Pathfields Medical Group, you may now be receiving an invitation for your mammogram.

📍 The Merchant Breast Screening unit is a dedicated NHS facility located at 45 Notte Street, Barbican, Plymouth, PL1 2AG, alternatively you can attend The Primrose Breast Care Centre based at Derriford Hospital University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

A gentle reminder about why attending your appointment matters:

💗 Breast screening is free and quick.
💗 It can detect breast cancers before they can be seen or felt.
💗 Finding breast cancer early can give you more treatment options and can save lives.

If you receive your invitation, please make time to attend. It could be one of the most important appointments you make for yourself.

Please share with friends, family and anyone you know in the Plympton community who may be eligible. 🌸

Your screening appointment could make a life-saving difference.



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12/08/2026

🎀 Breast Screening is taking place in the Rame & Torpoint area 🎀

If you are eligible for breast screening and registered with The Rame Group Practice, you may now be receiving an invitation for your mammogram.

📍 The mobile screening unit is situated at the HMS Raleigh Spickernell site, Trevol Road, PL11 2PD.

A gentle reminder about why attending your appointment matters:

💗 Breast screening is free and quick.
💗 It can detect breast cancers before they can be seen or felt.
💗 Finding breast cancer early can give you more treatment options and can save lives.

If you receive your invitation, please make time to attend. It could be one of the most important appointments you make for yourself.

Please share with friends, family and anyone you know in the Rame and Torpoint community who may be eligible 🌸

Your screening appointment could make a life-saving difference.



Photo Credit: Daniel Kenny, Torpoint & Rame Community Group

04/08/2026

Join us for a FREE Women's Health & Well-being Event! 💗

West Devon & East Cornwall Breast Screening Service, in conjunction with Cancer services University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust & Plymouth Cancer Champions Project, are delighted to be hosting this informative and supportive event focused on women's health.

Whether you're looking for information on menopause, breast health, or simply want to find out what support is available in your local community, this event is for you.

✨ What to expect:
• Expert information on menopause and breast health
• A wide range of local health and wellbeing organisations
• Advice, support, and information from healthcare professionals
• Opportunities to discover services available to help you stay healthy and well

🎟️ Entry is FREE, but tickets must be booked in advance as places are limited.

Book your free ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/womans-health-well-being-event-free-tickets-1993681513074

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and colleagues who may benefit. We look forward to welcoming you!


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Join us in person for a fun, free day all about boosting your health and happiness, ladies!

30/07/2026

Those eligible for breast screening and registered with The Rame Group Practice, are now being invited for a mammogram. The mobile unit will be situated in the HMS Raleigh Spickernell site on Trevol Road, PL11 2PD.

Remember:

🌸Breast Screening is free and quick.
🌸Breast Screening can help detect cancers before you are able to see or feel them.
🌸Breast Screening saves lives.

Make time to attend this potentially life saving appointment 🎀

29/07/2026

We are looking forward to attending and supporting this great event Saturday 1st Aug, which is free and open for all to attend 🫶

👥 Plymouth People
Breast Cancer support event coming to Plymouth

A community afternoon tea and wellbeing event is set to take place in Plymouth this summer, bringing together local charities, small businesses and support services for a day focused on breast cancer awareness, fundraising and wellbeing.

The event will be held on Saturday 1st August 2026, from 1pm to 5pm, at Plympton Academy.

The event is being organised by Claire Hambly, who is coordinating support from across the local area. The aim is to create a relaxed, welcoming afternoon where visitors can enjoy traditional afternoon tea alongside stalls, information stands and wellbeing workshops, while also accessing support and advice from local organisations.

Funds raised will go to Breast Cancer Now, which funds life-saving research and provides essential information and support services for people affected by breast cancer across the UK.

Alongside the fundraising, the event will feature a mix of community stalls, wellbeing activities and a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses, with all proceeds going towards the charity.

A key focus of the afternoon has been the creation of 50 wellbeing packs for people currently going through breast cancer treatment or living with and beyond the disease. These include practical and calming items designed to offer comfort throughout diagnosis, treatment and recovery, and will be allocated to those currently fighting breast cancer by getting in touch with Claire via the Facebook event "The Breast Tea Ever." Any packs remaining will be donated to the Primrose Foundation.

Local involvement is already building. Sam Maddock, a trustee at the Primrose Foundation who also runs the "Get It Off Your Chest" group, will be supporting a stall, helping to share information and signpost people towards local support services. Judy Gotham, a volunteer with Breast Cancer Now, will also be hosting a stall on behalf of Shine Cancer Support, offering guidance and information for younger adults affected by cancer.

The event has grown beyond all expectations, with more than 30 information and support stalls now confirmed. Organisers say the backing from local and national businesses, bakers, family, friends and individuals has been overwhelming, making the day a true community effort.

Now, the focus is on inviting the public to come along. The event offers a chance for the community to come together to celebrate survivorship, support those who are still undergoing treatment, and remember those who have sadly lost their lives to breast cancer. Above all, organisers hope it will raise awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment, helping others who may face the same journey in the future.

While the focus is breast cancer awareness, organisers are also ensuring support materials are inclusive, with both male and female information and wellbeing packs available.

📸 Picture by Wayne Perry/Plymouth Post

17/07/2026

A big thankyou to Trevi Women for making and donating some fantastic Crochet Bo***es 💗

Faye said not only did this raise awareness and get conversation flowing during the support group, but it also gave them all a good giggle at some of the creations 🤣

Thank you again ladies, they will be coming out with us to our events 👏🏼

Plymouth Cancer Champions Project
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

08/07/2026

🎉 We're Reopening! 🎉

We are delighted to announce that our NHS Breast Screening Unit at The Merchant, Notte Street, Barbican, Plymouth is reopening this month after being temporarily closed following flood damage.

We know many of you have been waiting for this news, and we're excited to welcome you back to our purpose-built breast screening facility.

Our location offers:
💗 A modern, purpose-built breast screening unit
🚌 Easy access on local bus routes
♿ Full wheelchair accessibility and step-free access
📍 A convenient city-centre location at The Merchant, Notte Street, Barbican, Plymouth

Breast screening saves lives by helping to detect breast cancer at an early stage, often before any symptoms are noticed. If you receive an invitation to attend your screening appointment, please take up the opportunity, it could make all the difference.

We look forward to seeing you soon and thank you for your patience and understanding while essential repairs were carried out.



University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth Cancer Champions Project