South Tipperary will have a new location for the BreastCheck national screening programme from 20 June.
The HSE says that the location has been changed to the Primary Care Centre in Cahir as a result of feedback from women using the service, having previously been at various locations on the grounds of Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel.
Women who are eligible for screening under the programme will receive letters of invitation over the coming few months.
"It's our aim for as many women as possible to take up their invitation to breast screening, which means addressing any barriers they may have," BreastCheck programme manager Suzanne Lynch said.
"The new site overcomes accessibility concerns some women had raised and will accommodate the BreastCheck mobile unit for the length of time required to screen the population."
The new facility offers onsite free parking close to the mobile unit and nearby access via car, bus and train, according to the HSE.
"Women who have additional queries or who are unable to attend screening in Cahir can contact BreastCheck and we will aim to find the most suitable location, date and time for them to attend."
Contact can be made with the southern unit on 021-4649700, freephone on 1800 454 555 or by email info@breastcheck.ie.
BreastCheck is a screening service for well women within the population age range (50-69 years) and is not for women with symptoms. Anyone with concerns or symptoms should not attend screening and should instead contact their GP for the appropriate advice.
BreastCheck was paused between March and end of October 2020, and again between January and March 2021, because of Covid-related social distancing guidelines.
Screening services have been operating nationwide since March 2021, but a year of screening time was lost and appointments have been delayed for up to a year.
