The NHS is issuing a critical appeal for women to attend breast screening appointments following figures that highlight worryingly low attendance. In order to aid access, The Humberside Breast Screening Service has deployed its mobile van across East Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, and North East Lincolnshire. The participation is disconcertingly low as certain GP surgeries report rates as meagre as 6% among women aged 50 to 53, particularly prevalent amongst black, South Asian, and eastern European communities. Lesley Peacock, the programme manager for the service, has stressed the vital importance of these screenings, outlining their potential to save lives.
This article was informed by the original reporting found at www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g30n4327po by The Lincoln Post.
