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Rapid assessment
Answers in days, not months
A raised PSA result or a new urinary symptom can be worrying, and waiting makes it worse. Rapid assessment brings your consultation, the tests you need, and a clear plan together quickly.
Who this is for
- A raised PSA blood test result
- New or worsening urinary symptoms
- Blood in the urine
- Sudden loin or flank pain
- Anyone who would simply prefer not to wait for a routine pathway
How it works
- 1Get in touch
Contact the private secretary with a brief description of your symptoms or any referral you've received.
- 2Consultation with Mr Swallow
A thorough, unhurried discussion of your symptoms and history.
- 3Diagnostics
Relevant tests — such as a flow test, ultrasound, blood tests or an MRI referral — are arranged promptly, often alongside your first visit.
- 4A clear plan
You leave knowing where you stand and exactly what happens next, whether that's reassurance, monitoring, or a specific treatment plan.
This approach mirrors the fast-track pathway used across the NHS for symptoms like a raised PSA or blood in the urine, where a prompt initial assessment followed by focused imaging helps reach a clear answer as quickly as possible.