Hi everyone!How and where I can do free breast ultrasound?

Hello, Im new to London, recently Ive been to gynecologist, she found some breast lump and advice me to do the ultrasound. But no refferal for this, no link where I should apply for this. If anyone know how to do this and not to wait too long for appointment?

  • Hi you will need to go to the gp for them to examine you and if they feel the need they will refer you to a nhs breast clinic other than that you'd have to pay for a private untradound. 
     

    hope that helps! 

  • Hi Olena, 

    Do you have a GP? If so you should try and get an appointment with them and explain what the gynaecologist said and they will be able to refer you to the breast clinic.

    Good luck x

  • Hi OlenaD and thanks for posting,

    A referral for an ultrasound under the NHS should normally come from a doctor.  This would be a free ultrasound.

    If the gynecologist has not made the referral you could get back in touch with the place you had the appointment to ask what is happening.  You can also speak to your GP as they will get  a report about what was found at your appointment. 

    Depending on the type of referral you get it may be a wait of a few weeks for the ultrasound.  People are telling us that they are waiting longer for scans at the moment as the departments are very busy.

    I hope this is useful and you get some information soon.

    You might like to talk to one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care

    Rachel