Cancer screening
Screening is a way of testing people to see if they show any early signs of cancer, when treatment has the best chance of working.
To learn more you can download our easy read patient leaflet on cancer screening.
Bowel cancer screening
It’s important to complete bowel screening, even if you feel fit and healthy. When it is your turn, you will automatically be sent a test kit to complete and send back.
Always see a GP if you have symptoms of bowel cancer at any age, even if you have recently completed a bowel screening test kit.
You can find local bowel screening services and download an easy read guide to bowel screening.
Breast cancer screening
It’s important to attend your breast screening appointment, even if you feel fit and healthy.
Always see a GP if you have any symptoms of breast cancer at any age, even if you have recently attended a breast screening appointment.
You can find out more about local breast cancer screening services or download an easy read guide to breast screening .
Cervical cancer screening
It’s important to attend your cervical screening appointment, even if you feel fit and healthy.
Always see a GP if you have any symptoms of cervical cancer at any age, even if you have recently attended cervical screening. Read about three ways you can help to eliminate cervical cancer.
Find out more about local cervical cancer screening services or download our easy read guide to cervical screening guide.
Lung cancer screening
If you are between 55 to 74 years old and have ever smoked, you can access a free lung health check. Find out if it is available in your area and how to access the service.
Community Liver Health Checks
The community liver health van enables clinical staff to offer a simple, non-invasive test to people aged 35-70 who may be at increased risk of liver disease, based on their medical history. Check out to see if you have any risk factors and visit one of our upcoming screening events.
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