Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the UK. Screening helps detect the disease early, even before symptoms appear, when treatment is most effective.
If you are aged 50 or older, you may be eligible for a home testing kit provided by the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. This kit is easy to use, completely safe, and can be done in the privacy of your own home. Completing your screening kit could save your life by catching bowel cancer in its early stages.
If your screening kit has been lost or damaged, you can request a new one by contacting:
- Bowel Screening Freephone Helpline: 0800 707 60 60
- Textphone: 18001 0800 707 60 60
Helpful Resources:
National Bowel Cancer Screening: Helping You Decide
Leaflet available in English and 10 other languages.
PHE Bowel Cancer Screening FIT Kit Instructions
Step-by-step guidance for using the FIT kit, available in English and 20 other languages.
PHE FIT Bowel Screening Leaflet – Easy Read
Simplified version available in English only.
For more information or to access these resources, please refer to the materials provided or contact your local screening programme. Take charge of your health—early detection can make all the difference.