Doctors at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) have launched a new self-referral service for men who have symptoms of prostate cancer or are at higher risk of developing it.

It comes following a “dramatic drop” in referrals which led to a decrease of 23 per cent in men starting treatment across the region at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The project focuses on improving access to specialists, raising awareness of early symptoms and information about testing.

If considered high risk after completing an initial assessment questionnaire, men will be offered a range of investigations without the need for a GP referral.

For more information about this new service, please visit the UHS website

Please note: This self-referral service is currently only available for people registered with a Southampton City GP.