Bowel Screening Tests
Bowel screening tests are offered by the Public Health Agency to patients aged 60 years and over. They contact patients directly by post.
A new video about what happens at bowel screening has been produced by the Public Health Agency. If covers how to take the test, processing the samples at the laboratory, receiving your results and being called back for colonoscopy. It is hoped that the video will help clear up confusion about how to take the test and clarify the process. The video is on: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/bowel-screening
Breast Screening Action Cancer
Breast Screening Action Cancer in Belfast offers digital breast screening for self referring woman aged 40 to 49 and 70+. To book a screening appointment with Action Cancer call 02890803344 to book online www.actioncancer.org
Social Services can be contacted directly on 028 2826 6142/028 2826 6145.
Lifeline If you or someone you know is in distress or despair call Lifeline free on 0808 8088 000 for immediate help and support. Lines are open 24 hours a day every day of the year