--- title: "Breast Cancer Birmingham | Awareness Month 2026" description: "Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Birmingham: find official screening information, local breast health support and ideas for community fundraising." url: https://breastcancer-charity.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month/birmingham/ robots: noindex --- # Breast Cancer Birmingham | Awareness Month 2026 October · UK & worldwide Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city, with a long tradition of community-led charity fundraising. Every October — across the UK and worldwide — communities come together for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join Screen One More from Birmingham and fund screening for women who have never had access. ## Quick answer Looking for breast cancer information in Birmingham? 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 Birmingham Breast Cancer Awareness Month takes place every October across the UK and worldwide. In Birmingham, West Midlands, 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 Birmingham: 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham is delivered by University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust — breast screening service. 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 Birmingham →](https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/other-health-services/breast-screening/) ## The importance of early detection in Birmingham 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 Birmingham. 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 Birmingham **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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham While breast cancer awareness in Birmingham 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 Birmingham could fund a screening that saves a life on the other side of the world. Frequently asked questions ## Breast cancer screening in Birmingham: your questions answered Who can get free NHS breast screening in Birmingham? 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 Birmingham? Breast screening for Birmingham is provided through NHS England via University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust — breast screening service. Appointments may take place at a local hospital breast unit or at a mobile screening van that visits community locations across West Midlands. 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 Birmingham support breast cancer charity work? People in Birmingham 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 Birmingham? 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 Birmingham can contribute towards overseas screening; £25 is an illustrative programme estimate, and donations are pooled. Full guide: breastcancer-charity.org/breast-cancer-awareness-month Who invites me for breast screening in Birmingham? Women registered with a GP in the Birmingham area are invited by the West Midlands breast screening programme, delivered through University Hospitals Birmingham and partner units. Invitations arrive every three years from age 50 until their 71st birthday. Where is the Birmingham breast screening unit? Screening may take place at a hospital breast unit or a mobile van visiting locations across the West Midlands. Check your invitation letter or use the NHS breast screening service finder for the current clinic address. ## Screen One More from Birmingham This October, turn awareness into action. One £25 pledge from Birmingham funds a complete screening for a woman who has never had a mammogram. [Pledge Screen One More](https://breastcancer-charity.org/donate/)