FOI 1686 - Primary Care Cancer Pathways for Lower GI Symptoms

Response

Date: 26 October 2022

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Dear Sir / Madam,

FOI Reference Number: 1686

Do you have a clear pathway in primary care for the investigation of non-cancer related lower gastrointestinal symptoms that include the use of faecal calprotectin tests?

If so, I would appreciate if you are able to share any details you may have.

Response:

There is clear communication around using Faecal Calprotectin FCP tests, especially in under 40s with persistent abdominal pain and /or changes in bowel habit. FCP testing is the best way to detect early inflammatory bowel and features on South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw ICB’s lower GI pathway, which is what we have adopted in Derbyshire.

Please see details of the pathway on the letter response.

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Kathryn Jacklin
FOI Officer
Derby and Derbyshire ICB

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