Bowel Cancer Screening Checks
HS England has confirmed the age extension for the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme for ages 50 to 74 is fully implemented . This has been in place in Leeds since Summer 2024.
Aged between 50 & 74 you are eligible to take part in asymptomatic bowel screening from the age of 50 up until age 74.
Eligible patients will have a home test kit sent in the post every two years, starting from age 50.
We encourage you to take part. The screening programme aims to detect cancer before symptoms show, giving treatment the best chance of working.
The link below contains some useful information about the test. If you have lost your sample kit, you can request another by ringing 0800 7076060.
Your guide to NHS bowel cancer screening – GOV.UK
Cervical Screening
Everything you need to know about cervical screening:
Cervical screening, or the “smear test”, is a routine health check that identifies potentially harmful cells and changes on the cervix. Cervical screening is not a test for cancer but catching any changes early can reduce your risk of developing cervical cancer. Cervical cancer kills two women every day. Regular screenings can help reduce that number, which is why it’s so important you attend your screening when invited.
Our nurses are trained to do all they can to put you at ease during your appointment and are on hand to answer any questions or concerns you may have. However, whether you attend your screening or not, is ultimately your choice.
If you’re due to have cervical screening, you’ll receive an invitation letter in the post. Don’t ignore it, book your cervical screening here today.
If you missed your previous appointment or are unsure if you are due a screening, please contact us and we will book you an appointment if you’re due.
Breast Screening
For information on breast screening please use the link to visit the NHS website
Breast screening (mammogram) – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Checking your breasts regularly is important. Information on how to self check can be found by following the link below