Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
An Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) is a potentially life threatening condition, with the highest risk group being males over the age of 65. Screening can help spot a swelling in the aorta early on when it can be treated. The screening consists of a painless, non-invasive ultrasound scan.
Contact details and referrals
In England, appointment letters are automatically sent to men during the year they turn 65. Men aged 66+ can refer themselves for AAA screening.
To make an appointment by telephone or email:
- Telephone 01332 783 485 – Please have your 10-digit NHS number ready, if possible.
- Email: [email protected] – Please include your 10-digit NHS number
Bowel Cancer Screening
NHS bowel cancer screening checks if you could have bowel cancer. It’s available to everyone aged 60 or over and 56 year olds. If you’re within the screening age range and have not yet received your first test kit,
- Tel: 0800 7076060 to request one.
- Recalled every 2 years from ages over 55 – 74yrs
Breast Cancer Screening
To have screening you have an x-ray of your breast called a mammogram. Breast screening is for women between the ages of 50 and 70, it is also for some trans or non-binary people. You should get a letter with your results within 2 weeks.
Please contact 01246 516060 for further information and to find out about screening services in your area.
- Recalled every 3 years from ages 50 – 71yrs
Cytology – (Smears)
Cervical screening is available to women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 64 in England. All eligible people who are registered with a GP (as female) automatically receive an invitation by mail.
Please contact the Surgery to make appointments for cervical screening.
- Recalled every 3 years from ages 24½ – 49yrs
- Recalled every 5 years from ages 50 – 64yrs
