Scottish Referral Guidelines for Suspected Cancer - Resource
Published: 26th February 2026
Our colleagues at Cancer Research UK and Healthcare Improvement Scotland have highlighted a useful resource for community pharmacy teams.
This one-page infographic that captures agreed signs and symptoms that warrant further investigation. Although originally designed for medical professionals, feedback from those who already use this in the community pharmacy setting has been positive.
You can access the resource digitally here, and we are speaking with CRUK on whether hard copies can be made available.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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It is a one-page infographic highlighting agreed signs and symptoms of cancer that may warrant further investigation. It is designed as a quick reference tool for healthcare professionals.
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The infographic has been highlighted by colleagues at Cancer Research UK and Healthcare Improvement Scotland as a useful tool for practice.
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Pharmacy teams can use the infographic as a quick guide during consultations to help identify potential red flag symptoms and support appropriate signposting or referral.
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