19/06/2026
New breast symptom self-referral service
Patients with worrying breast symptoms can now check if they can be referred directly to specialist hospital clinics without needing a GP appointment.
Patients can complete a short online symptom assessment via NHS 111 online. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can choose to refer themselves to the local specialist breast unit. Those who do not meet the criteria are provided with advice about where to get help.
If you have breast symptoms and wish to access the breast symptom assessment, you can visit: https://111.nhs.uk/check-breast-symptoms