IN BRIEF

Breast screening appeal from NHS

Women in Bellshill are being encouraged to take up their breast screening appointment.

Mobile breast screening units will be in the car park of Tesco until October.

Invitations to attend a screening appointment will be sent to women aged between 50 and 70, who are registered with a local GP and are due their three-year scan.

Dr Rosemary Millar, acting consultant in public health, said:“i would urge all women who receive their invitation letter to make sure they take up their screening appointment.

“The letter will come through your door with a date, time and venue. If it doesn’t suit you, just call the phone number on the letter to change the appointment – no problem.

“Many women are worried about having the screening test because they think it will be sore. It’s important to stress that whilst some women do experience discomfort, it’s only for a very short period – less than a minute.

“Around 130 women’s lives are saved every year in Scotland as a result of breast screening.”