West Devon and East Cornwall Breast Screening

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!


University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth Live
Plymouth Post
Plymouth and West Devon Talking Newspaper

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

30/06/2026

🌸 Thankful Tuesdays 🌸

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to The Primrose Foundation for generously continuing to provide first-class postage stamps.
This support has enabled us to send important breast screening correspondence without delay, ensuring that essential information reaches patients promptly and reliably.
Projects like these are made possible through the generosity of patient donations, which directly help fund initiatives that improve communication and enhance the care and support we provide.

27/06/2026

Come and visit us on Plymouth Hoe for Armed Forces Day 🩷 Free bra measuring, help yourself to new/preloved bras, and goodie bags 🎀

25/06/2026

"Just Days Before My Cruise, I Attended a Routine Mammogram"

When my invitation for a routine breast screening arrived, I booked it without much thought. It was scheduled just a few days before I was due to go on a cruise, and I expected it to be nothing more than a routine check.

On 11th May, I attended my mammogram. The appointment was quick and almost painless in fact, my husband was only on page two of his book when I came back out!

While we were away on our cruise, I received a call asking me to come back for further tests. Like many people, I had always assumed that routine screening would automatically come back clear. The call was a real shock.

The following week, I returned for another mammogram, additional scan and biopsies. Then came the news that changed everything, I had breast cancer.

We are still undergoing further tests to determine what treatment I may need after surgery, but throughout this journey I have felt incredibly supported and cared for by the wonderful team The Primrose Breast Care Centre

Looking back, the biggest surprise was that it was a routine screening appointment that found my cancer. I had no symptoms and no reason to think anything was wrong.

That's why I wanted to share my story,

Breast screening can detect cancer before you notice any signs or symptoms, often at an earlier stage when treatment can be more effective. My appointment took only a few minutes, but it could make all the difference to my future.

So, if you're invited for breast screening, please go, don't put it off. Whether you're invited for screening or not, get to know what's normal for your body and check your breasts regularly.

As I've learned, something that seemed so small and routine turned out to be something very important.

Ladies (and gents), please check your bo***es. 💕

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth Cancer Champions Project
Breast Cancer Now
The Primrose Breast Care Centre


Thank you Nicki, for sharing your story and helping raise awareness of the importance of breast screening and breast awareness - West Devon and East Cornwall Breast Screening Service.

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25/06/2026

💗 Come and say hello tomorrow ! 💗

West Devon and East Cornwall Breast Screening will be at The Hub at Foulston Park on Madden Road, Devonport, Plymouth, from 10am–1pm 26th June with a friendly information stand staffed by our clinical team.

Whether you have questions about breast screening, want to learn more about breast health, are unsure when you're due for screening, or simply want to pick up some information, we're here to help. No appointment is needed just drop by for an informal chat in a welcoming environment and grab a cold drink The Hub at Foulston Park

There will also be free goodie bags available while stocks last.

📍 The Hub at Foulston Park, Madden Road, Devonport, Plymouth, PL1 4NE
🕙 10am–1pm

We look forward to meeting you 👩‍⚕️


University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth Cancer Champions Project
Devonport Health Centre

24/06/2026

Those eligible for breast screening and registered with Beacon Medical Group, are now being invited for a mammogram.

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 🎀