Resources for you
Our resources assist healthcare professionals in diagnosing and treating bowel cancer patients across the UK.
Referring people for colorectal cancer investigation in England: best practice guidance for GPs
This factsheet provides best practice guidance for GPs in England on monitoring people with bowel problems and the use of qFIT (quantitative faecal immunochemical test) in primary care. It aims to give GPs confidence and support in recognising symptoms that could be bowel cancer and has been developed to incorporate the new NICE guidance.
Referring people for colorectal cancer investigation in Wales: best practice guidance for GPs
This factsheet provides best practice guidance for GPs in Wales on monitoring people with bowel problems and the use of qFIT (quantitative faecal immunochemical test) in primary care. It aims to give GPs confidence and support in recognising symptoms that could be bowel cancer and has been developed to incorporate the new NICE guidance.
Information resources – from diagnosis and treatment to living with and beyond bowel cancer
This briefing sheet helps healthcare professionals supporting people affected by bowel cancer.
Younger people: best practice guidance for GPs
This factsheet provides best practice guidance for GPs on monitoring and referring people under the age of 50 with bowel problems for further investigation. It aims to give GPs confidence and support in recognising symptoms that could be bowel cancer in younger people. It has been created in line with NG12 guidance.
Symptoms diary: a brief for GPs
The symptoms diary aims to help patients with possible signs of bowel cancer to keep track of their symptoms before they visit their GP. This diary recording will give you a good indication about whether they need further tests for the disease.
Our briefing sheet for GPs explains how it should be used.
