The Primrose Breast Care Centre

11/08/2026

Did you know that we can send you a free monthly text directly to your phone, reminding you to check your chest? 👀

It's never been easier to build chest-checking into your routine! 🍒

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 and 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!

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

22/07/2026

Have you signed up yet ?
Your care at your fingertips 🏥

Over 200,000 patients in Devon have already made the switch to MY CARE, why don’t you join them?

Introducing MY CARE, the new simpler way to manage your health and specialist care information.

MY CARE holds your hospital medical information, so you’ve always got the details of test results, future appointments and letters from your care team at your fingertips.

You can access MY CARE through our website using your computer, tablet or by downloading the mobile phone app.

https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/my-care

21/07/2026

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👥 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

14/07/2026

Register for FREE, monthly reminder to check your chest 🫶

Did you know that we can send you a free monthly text directly to your phone, reminding you to check your chest? 👀

It's never been easier to build chest-checking into your routine! 🍒

08/07/2026

Great news for our Breast Screening Team 🤩

🎉 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

25/06/2026

A big Thankyou from all the Primrose Team 🙌

We are very happy to have recently funded five Dyson cooling towers for The Primrose Breast Care Centre. These we hope will improve wellbeing, patient experience and working conditions for the team.

Much needed in the heat this week - we hope they are of benefit to all 💛

Thanks to hbhwoolacotts Plymouth for delivering these super quickly for us!

16/06/2026

A huge well done and heartfelt thank you to all of our Breast Care staff who supported the Primrose Plod charity walk across Dartmoor on Saturday 🥾

It was a fantastic day filled with positive conversations, laughter, and great team spirit, with the weather being wonderfully kind to us. Some participants completed just over 9 miles, while others took on the full 18 mile challenge, all helping to raise an incredible amount of money for our local Breast Care charity 👏🏼

A special thank you goes to the amazing Sam, whose hard work and dedication once again made the event such a success. Another brilliantly organised day and a wonderful achievement by everyone involved. Thank you all for your support, enthusiasm, and commitment to making a difference. 🌸💗

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
The Primrose Foundation

10/06/2026

The next Keeping Abreast - Plymouth Support Group is taking place Thursday - No need to book 🌸

The next Keeping Abreast Plymouth Support Group is this Thursday 11th June - details on the poster below.
If you are facing breast reconstruction after a breast cancer diagnosis or the discovery of a hereditary breast cancer gene, please come along for a cuppa and a chat.
Our friendly volunteers have already been through breast surgery and they will be very happy to talk to you about their own experiences and to show you their surgery results.
No need to book - all welcome - and you can come along on your own or bring someone with you. Hope to see you there!

03/06/2026

💙 Thank You, Plymouth Hospitals Charity 💙

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Plymouth Hospitals Charity for generously funding new "vacant" and "engaged" door signs for our breast clinic examination rooms.

These signs help to protect patient privacy and dignity by clearly indicating when rooms are in use, while also supporting the smooth and efficient running of our clinics. This improvement benefits both our patients and staff and helps create a more positive clinic experience for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us enhance the care we provide. 💙

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust