The Royal Free Hospital's colorectal one stop clinic has closed.

Since the introduction of faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) referrals, the clinic is no longer required. GPs are asked to FIT test patients with lower gastrointestinal symptoms such as rectal bleeding, anorectal pain, or changes in bowel habits.

Patients with a FIT>10 should be referred to the colorectal straight to test (STT) clinic or the colorectal surgery outpatient clinic using the urgent suspected cancer pathway.

Patients with an ongoing clinical concern with a FIT<10 should be referred to the colorectal surgery outpatient clinic via the routine referral pathway for further investigations.

For further information, contact Stacey Barnes, Assistant Operations Manager for general, emergency, and colorectal surgery.