Bowel Cancer Screening

Every 15 minutes, someone in England and Wales is diagnosed with bowel cancer. It is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK. All adults aged between 54 and 74 years of age are sent a screening kit (known as a FIT Kit) every 2 years. Taking part in bowel screening could

Referral to Hospital by your GP

If you have been referred to a specialist and would like more information, in the first instance please contact the service provider directly.

Patient information leaflet:

What happens when you are referred by your GP to see a specialist

Guide to NHS waiting time in England

Possible Cancer – Your rights to a Fast Track Urgent Suspected Cancer Referral

If you have symptoms that could indicate undiagnosed cancer then your clinician will refer you on a Fast Track Urgent Suspected Cancer Referral pathway so that a specialist can see you as quickly as possible. Please see the information on the NHS Cancer Matters page for more information.