Bowel Cancer Screening

Bowel Cancer Screening invitations are sent every 2 years to everyone between the ages of 60 and 74. Cancer screening is for people without symptoms. If you think you might have symptoms, please see the GP straight away, even if you have recently had screening.

We strongly recommend that you send your sample as soon as possible. We believe that early detection and early treatment can save lives.

Most people will have normal results, only a few might have to go for further tests if stool test is positive.

Please do not ignore your invitation letter. If you would like to discuss this further with one of the Doctors in the surgery, we would be very happy to advise you over the telephone or in person if you prefer. Alternatively, further information can be obtained by:

• Contacting your programme hub on 0800 707 60 60
• By visiting the NHS website
• By accessing the easy read guide about bowel cancer screening and how to do the FIT test

If you have misplaced your kit, please call the free bowel cancer screening helpline on 0800 707 60 60 to order a new kit.

How to do the bowel cancer screening (FIT) test

• Click here to view a video about how to do the bowel cancer test
• Click here to view a leaflet (in English) about how to do the FIT bowel screening test
• Click here to view leaflets in other languages about how to do the FIT bowel screening test