Cancer Screening

Screening is a way of finding out if people have a higher chance of having a health problem, so that early treatment can be offered or information given to help them make informed decisions.

Click here to view the NHS page on screening

Cervical Screening

Cervical Screening is recommended at three yearly intervals from age 25-65. The Practice will contact you if eligible, should you wish to book an appointment please do so with the practice nurse.

The NHS Cervical Screening Programme will now send normal results digitally, via the NHS App.

Your guide to NHS cervical screening – GOV.UK

More information

What is a cervical screening test? Cancer Research UK video

Bowel Screening

As of the 21st May 2025, the Lancashire bowel screening programme fully age extended, meaning people will now start to be invited once they turn 50 and 52 years old. This is the final phase of the NHS ambition to offer bowel screening to all eligible people aged 50-74. Those aged 75 or over can request screening by calling 0800 707 6060. The test can detect invisible early signs of bowel cancer.

Bowel Cancer Screening is for patients with no bowel symptoms. If you have any bowel symptoms or changes in your bowel habit, please make an appointment to see a GP.

More information

How to do the FIT bowel cancer screening test | Cancer Research UK Video

Breast Screening

NHS breast screening checks use X-rays to look for cancers that are too small to see or feel.

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easy read guide BSP

easy read guide CSP

Breast cancer screening | NHS Video

Lung Cancer Screening

Lung health checks to find out how well your lungs are working, and check for cancer, are available in some parts of England.

If you’re aged 55 to 74 and have ever smoked, you may be contacted by your GP or a local NHS service to take part in lung cancer screening.

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening

AAA screening is offered to men when they turn 65 to detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (a dangerous swelling in the aorta). Men over 65 can self-refer.