Breast screening
Things to help
Information and videos to help you decide if taking part in screening is right for you.
Information about breast screening
Breast screening – Public Health Scotland Easy Read Leaflet (pdf, October 2023)
Alternative languages including BSL
Information about breast screening is available in a ranges of languages and formats, including BSL, audio and large font.
It can be found at NHS Inform.
Information about breast health
Look Touch Check – Breast Cancer Now Infographic (pdf)
How To Try Not To Get Cancer – Cancer Research UK Easy Read Leaflet (pdf, February 2019)
Videos
Behind the (breast) screens
Ever wondered what actually happens when you go to get your breasts screened?
Elaine C Smith goes behind the scenes and shows Scottish women that there really is nothing to be worried or embarrassed about. In fact – as it can pick up cancers smaller than you couldn’t see or feel yourself, it could save your life.
Breast Cancer Screening Animation
A video from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde explaining breast screening. Women aged 50-70 are invited to participate every three years and it explains what to expect when you attend your screening appointment.
