Services across NSW were paused in response to the risk posed by the COVID-19 Delta strain and a need to redeploy staff to support the pandemic response at each local health district.

The extended closure of the Bathurst service was heavily criticised with Bathurst Regional Council - at the urging of Councillor Alex Christian - agreeing to write to the health minister in September calling for the service to reopen.

With COVID numbers falling across the western region in recent weeks, BreastScreen NSW Greater Western has started reopening its services.

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The Bathurst service reopened on Monday and Breastscreen NSW will be contacting women who had their appointments cancelled during the temporary suspension as a priority.

"Our staff are working tirelessly to ensure women can rebook their life-saving breast screen as soon as possible," BreastScreen NSW Greater Western manager Meg O'Brien said.

BreastScreen NSW has implemented COVID-19 safe measures at its clinics and mobile screening vans to protect women, staff and the wider community. It is now mandatory for all NSW Health staff to be double vaccinated by Tuesday, November 30.

BreastScreen NSW requires all clients to wear a surgical mask to their appointment. To ensure adequate physical distancing, we request that clients attend their screening appointment alone.

If you feel unwell with symptoms associated with COVID-19 prior to your appointment, please stay at home and contact BreastScreen to reschedule your appointment.

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NSW Health advises anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms to get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive your results.

"We continue to urge any women experiencing breast symptoms to see their regular doctor without delay to get a referral for diagnostic testing, which continues to be the nationally recommended pathway for symptomatic women," Ms O'Brien said.

Bathurst BreastScreen is at 35 Morrisset Street. Phone 13 20 50 or book online.

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