Breast screening

Three questions people ask, put to Google AI Overviews, Google AI Mode and ChatGPT in November 2026.

Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Got the NHS facts right
Cited NHS or accredited sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources
Cited NHS or accredited sources

The questions

Question
The NHS says
AI Overviews
AI Mode
ChatGPT
How often do I get a smear test in England if I'm 40?
5 years, 25 to 64
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says every 5 years, age 25 to 64England
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says every 5 years, age 25 to 64England
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says every 5 years, age 25 to 64England
How long does it take to get breast screening results back after a mammogram?
Within 2 weeks
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says within 2 weeks by letterEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says within 2 weeks by letterEngland
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says within 2 weeks by letterEngland
I'm 55 and missed my breast screening appointment months ago. Can I still book one?
Yes, still book
Google AI Overviews Matches the NHS
The NHS says book even if invitation oldEngland
Google AI Mode Matches the NHS
The NHS says book even if invitation oldEngland
ChatGPT (logged out) Matches the NHS
The NHS says book even if invitation oldEngland
Matches the NHS

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 9 with sources
NHS websiteNHS8
Cancer Research UKUK charity on the PIF TICK list2 GOV.UKUK government2
Annandale SurgeryNHS1
NHS informNHS1
FacebookForum or social media1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 3 with sources
NHS websiteNHS2
Annandale SurgeryNHS1
NHS informNHS1
Cancer Research UKUK charity on the PIF TICK list1 FacebookForum or social media1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 3 with sources
NHS websiteNHS3
Cancer Research UKUK charity on the PIF TICK list1

Where the answers came from

Answers, of 3 with sources
NHS websiteNHS3
GOV.UKUK government2