Somerset Cancer Self-Referral
You don't always need a GP appointment – you can self-refer for some symptoms. Check what you can self refer for here.
Self-referral Services
Bleeding after menopause
It is not normal to bleed, spot or have unusual discharge 12 months or longer after your last period. You can rule out womb cancer by self-referring into the Bleeding After Menopause Service.
Breast Lump Symptoms Self Referral via NHS 111 Online
If you live in Somerset and are aged over 30 with symptoms of breast cancer or breast lumps, you can use NHS 111 online to self-refer to our breast clinic without having to go to the GP first.
Somerset Bladder Service
Our service allows anyone aged 45 and over, who has noticed blood in their pee and is registered with a participating GP in Somerset, to check if they need further tests to rule out bladder, kidney or urinary tract cancer.
Refer to the Bladder Service
Somerset Bowel Service
Our service allows anyone aged between 40 to 60 and registered with a participating GP in Somerset, to check if they need a test looking for hidden blood in their poo to rule out bowel cancer.
Somerset Chest X-ray Service
Our service allows anyone aged over 40 and registered with a participating GP in Somerset, to check if they need a chest X-ray to rule out lung cancer. You do not need to have been a smoker to check your lung health.
Capsule Test
The capsule test is currently invite only. Self referrals will be soon available.