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New version of the breast screening referral form for women at very high risk. Expanded information requirements in section B.

Updated 'Breast screening referral form for women at very high risk' following an update in the breast screening IT system.

Change to the referral form for women at very high risk. Added a section about a womans previous history of breast surgery.

Update to section 3, to include treating clinician referral to very high risk screening for patients carrying a genetic mutation meeting the eligibility criteria.

Edited sections 6.1 process before MRI screening and 6.2 review of background diversity in the protocols document.

Added note to the referral form that BARD are excluded from needing to sign the declaration.

Minor changes to all 3 documents including clarification that women already in the VHR programme can continue to be screened until their 71st birthday.

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