From 1 April 2019, the FIT test for suspected colorectal cancer has been available to NCL GP Practices.

Advice and guidance is available and encouraged.

Area specific guidance for Barnet

The Barnet Hospital service contact is Dr. Colin Elton - (all localities).

Criteria for referral:

• Patients with rectal bleeding
• Patients with persistent change in bowel habit
• Patients with rectal pain

The Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust service contact is Mr O. A. Ogunbiyi.

Criteria for referral:

• Patients complaining of common colorectal symptoms.
• Patients with rectal bleeding
• Patients with persistent change in bowel habit
• Patients with rectal pain
• Patients with mass at PR examination