"BREAST CARE UNIT"

I attended the Breast Care Unit at Castle Hill for the first time and found the experience to be entirely positive. The appointment letter included a site map that helped me plan my route. The unit was well signposted and the spacious adjacent car park was a very pleasant surprise as many NHS centres are now cramped due to vital extensions and expansions.

The reception area, just a few steps away from the car park was well-equipped and staffed by a very friendly and professional receptionist who dealt with my checking-in quickly and kindly. After a short wait for my appointment time, I was called in, on time, by the mammogram operator.

You enter the room, remove your top and very quickly have 2 films taken of each breast. A few preliminary questions having been asked. The operator put me at my ease, had a very pleasant manner, and worked efficiently to complete the tasks. My few questions were answered with up to date information about the extension to the upper age level for screening, which was welcome and reassuring news. The whole experience was conducted with ease and took less than twenty minutes. I can thoroughly recommend Castle Hill BCU to local women, they will look after you with professionalism, care and efficiency.