April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 💙 – an important opportunity to raise awareness and encourage people to take part in life-saving screening.

Why bowel screening matters

Bowel screening can help detect cancer early, often before symptoms appear. Early detection makes treatment more effective and can save lives.

If you are invited for screening, it is important to take part.

How to take part in screening

If you are eligible, you will receive a home test kit through the post. The test is simple to complete and can be done in the privacy of your own home.

Support and information

You can access a range of helpful resources:

  • Information leaflets
  • Easy Read guides
  • British Sign Language (BSL) videos
  • Step-by-step videos showing how to complete the test

Share your experience

Sharing your experience of bowel screening can help others feel more confident about taking part.

Taking part in screening could save your life. If you receive a test kit, please complete it and return it as soon as possible.