New Online Tool Lets Local Women Self-Refer for Post-Menopausal Bleeding Checks
Women in Bury, Salford, Oldham, Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale who experience bleeding after menopause can now book hospital check-ups online without needing a GP appointment.
Launching 2 April 2026, a new self-assessment tool is available for women who have gone through menopause (had no periods for 12 months or more) and are not on HRT.
Users complete a quick online questionnaire about their symptoms and family history. Based on responses, they may be fast-tracked for hospital tests at Salford Royal Hospital such as a pelvic ultrasound or guided to their GP for further care.
The new tool is a joint effort by the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance, the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, and the Greater Manchester Diagnostic Network.
Dr Helena O’Flynn, a GP in Greater Manchester who has worked with Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance to help develop the tool, said: “Bleeding after the menopause isn’t normal. This tool gives busy women an easy way to get checked quickly. Most cases aren’t serious, but for a small number, early detection can save lives.”
Womb cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women, affecting nearly 10,000 women a year. Early diagnosis dramatically improves treatment outcomes.
How to use the tool:
- Visit bit.ly/NHSPMBTool
- Complete a short questionnaire (about 5 minutes)
- Get directed to hospital for tests if needed
Sharon Marriott, 65 from Salford Quays, was successfully treated for womb cancer in 2022, said: “It’s a fantastic idea and I hope people take advantage of it. It will give people fast peace of mind and timely access to treatment if needed.
“If there had been a tool like this at the time, where I could just go online and see if I needed some hospital tests, I think I would have used it as it helps women ask for help at the touch of a button.
“Getting checked over when I experienced postmenopausal bleeding saved my life. I hope there’s a big push to get this tool out there and I’d really encourage women to use the tool and get checked just in case.”
Claire O’Rourke, Managing Director at Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and Greater Manchester Diagnostics Network, said: “The new self-assessment tool shows a great collaborative partnership to provide patients in Greater Manchester with faster access to diagnostic testing, leading to quicker results and ultimately allowing their treatment to start sooner where needed.”
Dr Alana Mitchell, Clinical Lead for Gynae Oncology at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, said: “This new self‑referral option means women who experience bleeding after menopause can get the checks they need more quickly and without the extra step of seeing a GP first. It helps them reach the right specialist sooner, and it also frees up around 400 GP appointments each month across Greater Manchester. That extra time means our primary care colleagues can support more patients with other health needs.”
To use the tool, visit bit.ly/NHSPMBTool
