Dr Rupert Halliday Southend GP and Medical Director of NHS South Essex

“I and my fellow GPs in South East Essex would urge all eligible women to attend NHS breast screening.

The service is consistent in its high standards, time-efficient and free. More importantly, it gives every woman either positive assurance that they are clear, or the best possible chance to beat breast cancer.

Whatever you do, don’t leave it too late. Start screening as soon as you receive your first invitation letter, which is any time between the ages of 50 and 53 depending on where you live.”