Self Referrals Posted or Updated on 27 Apr 2026

Patients with worrying breast cancer symptoms can now be referred directly to specialist clinics in hospital, without needing a GP appointment.

The new self-referral service is available via NHS 111 online or the NHS App and means patients do not need to wait for a GP appointment and subsequent hospital referral, offering eligible patients faster access to diagnostic care.

Patients complete an online symptom assessment via NHS 111 online. Those who meet the eligibility criteria are offered direct self-referral to the specialist breast service at Addenbrooke’s, Peterborough City or Hinchingbrooke Hospitals.

Those who do not meet the criteria are provided with advice and signposted to alternative services that can help with their symptoms.

To access the new breast referral service, patients can visit NHS 111 at  Check your breast symptoms - NHS 111