Why Are so Many Londoners Missing or Ignoring Life-Saving Breast Cancer Appointments?

Why are so many Londoners missing or ignoring life-saving breast cancer appointments?

The London Assembly Health Committee was told there is "a lot of medical mistrust within the Black community"

London falls below ‘acceptable level’ of breast cancer screening uptake thanks to ‘population churn’ – Hackney Citizen

Breast cancer screening coverage in the capital has continued to lag behind other regions of the UK

Low breast cancer screening rates across London causing concern

The capital’s 62.8% uptake in 2024 is significantly below the NHS’s “acceptable level” of 70%, reports Kumail Jaffer, Local Democracy Reporter Breast screening service offered by Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust London’s uniquely high population “churn”, rates of deprivation and cultural diversity have led to low rates of breast cancer screening in the capital, health experts have warned. Screening coverage in London has continued to lag b…

Population “churn” and fear of NHS prompt low breast cancer screening uptake in London, health experts warn

London’s uniquely high population “churn”, rates of deprivation and cultural diversity have led to low rates of breast cancer screening in the capital, health experts have warned. Screening coverage in London has continued to lag behind other regions of the UK, with a 62.8 per cent uptake in 2024 also significantly below the NHS’s “acceptable level” of 70 per cent. The figures prompted the NHS in London to launch its first ever breast screening …