Bowel Screening
This section provides information on the new bowel screening programme in Scotland.
The Scottish Bowel Screening Programme commenced in June 2007. This new screening programme will target men and women aged between 50 and 74. As part of this programme, individuals will be issued with home test kits every year and offered screening once every two years.
The Step-by-step Instructions provide useful guidance on using the home test kit.
The Bowel Screening: Information pack for health professionals contains guidance and resources for health professionals to use when discussing bowel screening with patients.
The Bowel Screening Poster alerts patients to the details of the programme and provides information on where to access further information.
To order copies of the information pack or the poster please email Health Scotland's Publications Department.