Breast Screening saves Lives. The National Breast Screening Programme covers women between 50 & 71 years of age.  Every 3 years GP Practices are selected and eligible women who are registered with that practice will be invited to make an appointment for breast screening via letter. Women are sent their initial screening invitations between their 50th and before their 53rd birthday, Women over the age of 71 can self-refer every 3 years. For more information please click here