BreastScreen NSW (South Western Sydney) has resumed screening at its permanent screening centres at Bankstown, Bowral, Campbelltown and Liverpool.
The mobile clinic at Cabramatta is also open until 11 February 2022, from 8.45am to 4pm weekdays. Vietnamese, Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking staff are available to provide assistance.
Selected Saturdays will commence at various screening clinics in 2022.
Vaccinations
It is now mandatory for all NSW Health staff will be vaccinated.
In line with advice from NSW Health, BreastScreen NSW strongly encourages women to be vaccinated against COVID-19, ideally before attending their breast screen appointment.
Safety measures
BreastScreen NSW has in place measures to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, these include:
- Precautionary questions around health and travel
- Limiting the number of people in the clinic
- Practicing social distancing in clinic waiting rooms
- A minimal contact check-in process
- The use of personal protective equipment
- Cleaning of equipment and commonly used services
Appointments
BreastScreen NSW is prioritising clients who had their appointments cancelled during the recent suspension. Clients are asked to wait to be reinvited by BreastScreen NSW before calling 13 20 50 for an appointment.
BreastScreen NSW recommends clients who develop breast symptoms contact their doctor or health worker without delay.
For the most up to date information, visit the BreastScreen NSW website.