South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Bowel Cancer Screening Programme

05/01/2026

We recommend that everyone that receives a bowel cancer screening kit in the post returns it, even if they have no symptoms. Screening can detect signs of cancer before you know anything is wrong.

However, if you do notice any of the following symptoms, at any age, it is important to see your GP (even if you have had a recent normal screening test!)

Bowel Cancer UK

The earlier is spotted, the more treatable it’s likely to be.

Having these symptoms doesn’t always mean you have the disease. But it’s still important to find out what’s causing them.

Our information is here to support you. Find out more about the possible symptoms of bowel cancer here: https://bit.ly/475m1DO

02/01/2026

Here is a round-up of the health promotion events and activities that we have attended across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw in December!

Thank you to everyone that helped us raise awareness of bowel cancer screening this month, and to those of you that chatted to us to learn more and share your experiences 🧻

02/01/2026

22/12/2025

The bowel cancer screening programme might be slightly different in Scotland, but their elf's advice still applies!

"Don't forget the label and date your bowel screening kit before your return it"

Find more information here: https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

Aged 50-74? Don't forget to label your bowel screening kit when you return it in the post.
For more information visit www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

19/12/2025

https://publications.cancerresearchuk.org/products/how-to-complete-your-bowel-cancer-screening-kit-england

Aged 50-74? The following ideas on how to collect your poo may help you prepare to carry out the bowel screening test.
- A clean, empty fruit carton, takeaway container or ice cream tub.
- Cling film over the toilet, remember to leave a dip in the cling film.
- Folded toilet paper in your hand.
- A glove a plastic bag over your hand.
- Layers of folded toilet paper in the toilet bowl.
- Remember – don’t let your poo touch the water or toilet.
For more information visit www.nhsinform.scot/bowelscreening

16/12/2025

12/12/2025

01/12/2025

Here's our December schedule of health promotion events and activities 🧻

Come and chat to us about bowel cancer screening and get free information and resources.

Monday 1st December
1:30pm-2:30pm
The Bread and Butter Thing
King's Cross Church, 90 Urban Road, Hexthorpe, DN4 0EP

Wednesday 3rd December
10:30am-1pm
Wombwell Winter Wellbeing Event
St Michael's and All Angels Church Hall, 23 Park Street, Wombwell, S73 0HQ

Friday 5th December
12:30pm-2:30pm
Shipshape Health & Wellbeing Open Day
Madina Masjid, Wolseley Road, Sheffield, S8 0ZU

Monday 8th December
10am-2pm
Morrisons Brampton
Corton Wood, Brampton, Brampton Bierlow, Barnsley, S73 0SX

Tuesday 9th December
10am-1pm
The Moor Market Welcome Place
Units 56 & 58, The Moor Market, 77 The Moor, Sheffield, S1 4PF

Wednesday 10th December
12:30pm-2pm
The Bread and Butter Thing
Mexborough Community Hub, New Oxford Road, Mexborough, S64 0JL

Monday 15th December
3pm-6pm
Winter Wellbeing Event
Jump Working Men's Club, Wentworth Road, Jump, Barnsley, S74 0JX

Tuesday 16th December
9am-12pm
Winter Wellbeing Event
The Hoyland Lift Centre, High Croft, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9AF

Friday 19th December
12pm-2pm
The Bread and Butter Thing
Bullcroft Memorial Hall, Chestnut Avenue, Doncaster, DN6 8AP

Tuesday 23rd December
10am-1pm
The Moor Market Welcome Place
Units 56 & 58, The Moor Market, 77 The Moor, Sheffield, S1 4PF

28/11/2025

Here is a round-up of the health promotion events and activities that we have attended across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw in November!

Thank you to everyone that helped us raise awareness of bowel cancer screening this month, and to those of you that chatted to us to learn more and share your experiences 🧻

Sheffield Markets
DonMentia
North East Local Area Committee

If you would like to help us raise awareness of bowel cancer screening in your community or organisation, please fill out this short form and we will get in touch: https://forms.office.com/e/uH68ATzgY4

Alternatively, call our office on 0114 257 3070

28/11/2025

"My Grandad had bowel cancer found through bowel cancer screening and is going through chemotherapy now. We are very grateful for the screening programme."

This November, for , we are sharing stories that men have shared with us at our various health promotion events.

Bowel cancer is more common in men, however, men are less likely than women to take part in bowel cancer screening.

This , let's encourage more men to take part so that no one misses out on an important early cancer diagnosis.

26/11/2025

"My biggest regret is ignoring one of those. I was sent a FIT kit but ignored it, then I was diagnosed with bowel cancer one year later.
If I had done that screening test, things could have been a lot better for me."

This , we'll be sharing stories that men have shared with us at our various health promotion events.

Bowel cancer is more common in men, however, men are less likely than women to take part in bowel cancer screening.

This , let's encourage more men to take part so that no one misses out on an important early cancer diagnosis.

25/11/2025

When Steve noticed blood in his poo alongside some stomach pain, he assumed it was to do with his IBS.

"My wife was the one who sent me to the doctor after I told her all my symptoms," he says.

His doctor referred Steve for some scans, which discovered he had bowel cancer. Speaking about his experience, Steve said: “I was lucky as the cancer was caught early and it had not spread. I needed surgery but did not have to have chemotherapy or radiotherapy."

We’re committed to helping improve the early diagnosis of cancer, when treatment is more likely to be successful. That’s why we've partnered with Tesco to help spot cancer earlier. Tesco pharmacists have received training from us to provide shoppers with support on possible signs and symptoms of cancer.

If someone notices something that's unusual for them, they can have an initial conversation with a Tesco pharmacist in the convenient and familiar setting in-store, and receive guidance on next steps.

Steve is celebrating being cancer free after receiving his 13th year of clear scans.

“If there is one message that I would like to share it would be that early diagnosis is so important," he says. "So, if you notice something that’s not right for you, just make sure you talk to a health professional about it.”