About colon cancer Testing options If you live in Northern Ireland If you live in Northern Ireland: If you are aged between 60 and 74 and registered with a GP, you will automatically be sent a screening test every two years to your home address. It is important that your GP has the most up-to-date contact details to make sure you receive this. Further details can be found at: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/bowel-screening Manage Cookie Preferences