The NHS offers bowel cancer screening to help detect signs of cancer early, when treatment is more likely to be effective. This guide explains:
- Why screening is offered.
- Who is invited.
- What information is used to invite you.
- How the screening process works.
To support informed decision-making, the following resources provide tailored information in accessible formats:
- Easy read leaflet
Bowel cancer screening – An easy read guide - Audio version
Your guide to NHS bowel cancer screening – audio file by NHS England - British Sign Language (BSL) video:
Taking part in NHS bowel cancer screening – BSL signed content
Translated Information
The NHS provides translated versions of the “Your guide to NHS Bowel Screening” leaflet in over 30 languages. These are listed below and link to the leaflets:
The following link shows you how to complete the bowel screening test. It includes videos in other languages and in British Sign Language (BSL): –
The following explains why the NHS offers colonoscopy after bowel screening
Last update: Thursday 23rd October 2025