--- title: "Breast Cancer London | Awareness Month 2026" description: "Breast Cancer Awareness Month in London: find official screening information, local breast health support and ideas for community fundraising." url: https://breastcancer-charity.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/london/ robots: noindex --- # Breast Cancer London | Awareness Month 2026 October · UK & worldwide London is the UK's capital and largest city, served by some of the country's leading breast cancer centres. Every October — across the UK and worldwide — communities come together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join Screen One More from London and fund screening for women who have never had access. ## Quick answer Looking for breast cancer information in London? Use your NHS England invitation or the official service link below for screening appointments. Contact your GP about a new breast change. This World Aid Network campaign page shares information and fundraising ideas; it is not a local clinic or a directory of confirmed events. ## Breast Cancer Awareness Month in London Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October across the UK and worldwide. In London, Greater London, the campaign promotes early detection, encourages women to book their NHS breast screening appointment, and raises funds for breast cancer programmes — locally and in communities that lack access to care. Use the official NHS England programme information below to check your eligibility, invitation and clinic details. Routine screening is for people without symptoms. If you notice a breast change, contact your GP rather than waiting for screening. ## Breast cancer in London: the local picture Most breast cancers are diagnosed in women over 50, which is why NHS England offers routine screening from that age — but breast cancer can affect younger women too, so being breast aware at any age matters. Attending screening when you are invited gives women in London the best chance of catching any change early. ## Regional screening uptake NHS England reported 71.8% breast screening coverage across England in 2024/25 — a national programme figure, not a city-specific rate. [View national programme source →](https://www.england.nhs.uk/2026/02/women-attending-first-nhs-mammogram-hits-10-year-high-as-thousands-more-cancers-found/) ## Find your screening service Local screening for London is delivered by London Breast Screening Programme (multiple NHS trusts across Greater London). Use the official NHS England finder to locate your nearest breast screening unit or confirm contact details on your invitation letter. [Find breast screening near London →](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/breast-screening/) ## The importance of early detection in London Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in England. Around 1 in 7 women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. The good news is that when detected early, the five-year survival rate in the UK is almost 90%. Regular NHS screening and breast self-awareness are the two most effective tools available to every woman in London. The NHS recommends all women become "breast aware" — meaning they know how their breasts normally look and feel, so any change can be spotted early. The Touch–Look–Check (TLC) method is the NHS-recommended approach to self-awareness and takes only a few minutes. ## Screen One More from London **Screen One More** is Breast Cancer Charity's October campaign. The pledge is simple: contribute towards screening and care in low-income communities. £25 is an estimated screening cost; donations are pooled and the services delivered depend on local needs and resources. Whether you live in London or anywhere else, October is the moment to turn awareness into a measurable outcome — one more woman examined, one more chance to catch cancer early. Pair your pledge with the **31-Day TLC Challenge**: share one fact about early detection each day in October and check your own breasts or chest using Touch–Look–Check. [TLC self-examination guide →](https://breastcancer-charity.org/about-breast-cancer/breast-cancer-self-examination/) ## How to get involved in London this October - Join Screen One More — contribute towards screening and care overseas - Take the 31-Day TLC Challenge and share #ScreenOneMore on social media - Read your invitation and check the official screening programme for eligibility and appointment details - Organise a workplace or community fundraiser and direct proceeds to screening access - Share the TLC method with the women in your life ## Breast cancer awareness beyond London While breast cancer awareness in London is well-established, millions of women in low-income communities worldwide have never had a breast examination. In many of these communities, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is around 40% — less than half the UK figure. The difference is not biology. It is access to screening, education and early diagnosis. Breast Cancer Charity — an initiative of World Aid Network — funds mobile screening units, community health educators and subsidised treatment for women in the communities most at risk. This October, a donation from London could fund a screening that saves a life on the other side of the world. Frequently asked questions ## Breast cancer screening in London: your questions answered Who can get free NHS breast screening in London? Routine screening is offered to eligible people through NHS England. Eligibility and invitations depend on age and GP records. Use the official programme link below to check the current rules, including how to request screening when routine invitations stop. Where is breast screening available near London? Breast screening for London is provided through NHS England via London Breast Screening Programme (multiple NHS trusts across Greater London). Appointments may take place at a local hospital breast unit or at a mobile screening van that visits community locations across Greater London. If you think you are due an appointment and have not been invited, contact your GP or your local breast screening service. What breast cancer symptoms should I look out for? See a GP if you notice a new lump or thickening in the breast or armpit, a change in the size or shape of a breast, dimpling of the skin, a change in the position or appearance of a nipple, or any unusual discharge. Most breast changes are not cancer, but it is important to get them checked early. How can people in London support breast cancer charity work? People in London can join Breast Cancer Charity's Screen One More campaign each October — help fund screening in low-income communities; £25 is an estimated programme cost, not a guaranteed individual appointment. Donate securely at breastcancer-charity.org/donate, share NHS screening and Touch–Look–Check guidance locally, or organise a workplace fundraiser. Breast Cancer Charity is an initiative of World Aid Network and is not affiliated with other charities' branded October events. What is Screen One More in London? Screen One More is Breast Cancer Charity's October campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (1–31 October, observed across the UK and worldwide). Supporters in London can contribute towards overseas screening; £25 is an illustrative programme estimate, and donations are pooled. Full guide: breastcancer-charity.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month Which NHS trust provides breast screening in London? Greater London is served by several NHS breast screening programmes linked to local hospital trusts — including services at Guy's and St Thomas', Barts Health, Imperial College Healthcare and others. Your invitation letter names the unit handling your appointment. How do I find my London breast screening appointment? If you are registered with a GP in London and aged 50 to 70, NHS England will invite you every three years. Use the NHS service finder to locate your nearest breast screening unit or call the number on your invitation letter. Can I attend screening at a mobile unit in London? Yes. NHS breast screening in London often uses fixed hospital units and mobile vans visiting community locations. Your invitation will specify the venue and how to rearrange if needed. ## Screen One More from London This October, turn awareness into action. One £25 pledge from London funds a complete screening for a woman who has never had a mammogram. [Pledge Screen One More](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/)