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Bowel Screening

💙 Put it by the loo. Don't put it off. 💙

Bowel cancer screening is quick, simple and can be completed in the privacy of your own home.

If you receive an NHS bowel cancer screening kit through the post, please complete it as soon as possible and return it using the prepaid envelope provided.

Bowel cancer screening can help detect signs of cancer at an early stage, when treatment is often more effective. It can also identify changes that may need further investigation before cancer develops.

The Haven Surgery is supporting the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and encouraging all eligible patients to take up their screening invitation.

✅ Put it by the loo
✅ Don't put it off
✅ Complete your kit and return it

If you're eligible for bowel cancer screening and have not received your kit, or need a replacement, contact the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Helpline on 0800 707 60 60.

For more information, scan the QR code or visit: www.nhs.uk/bowel-screening

#BowelCancerScreening #PutItByTheLooDontPutItOff #NHSScreening #EarlyDiagnosis #CancerPrevention

Published on 2nd Nov 2026

First Contact Physio

Did You Know...?

For Musculoskeletal (MSK) issues such as muscle, joint, tendon, ligament, or back pain, you don’t always need to see a GP first.

You can be seen by a specialist Physiotherapist — an expert in bones, joints, and muscles — who can:

• Diagnose your condition
• Provide treatment and self-care advice
• Prescribe pain relief
• Arrange further referrals if needed

Who is this service for?

Patients aged 16 or over who have:

• A new MSK condition or flare-up of an existing one (within the last 3 months)
• New soft tissue injuries (muscle, tendon, or ligament sprains/strains)
• New joint pain or injury
• Spinal pain (neck or back)
• An acute flare-up of chronic problems such as osteoarthritis
• Minor trauma, e.g. a sports injury

How does it work?

Your first appointment will be a telephone consultation with a Physiotherapist, usually within 1–2 days.

📞 To access this service, simply contact the surgery and speak to our reception team.

❗ Important Note:

If you choose to see a GP first and they refer you to physiotherapy, your wait time may be much longer. This is because it will not be classed as First Contact Physiotherapy, which offers faster access.

Take control of your MSK health — contact us today and be seen sooner!

Published on 27th Apr 2026