The Wessex Rapid Investigation Service (RIS) was launched in 2020. It is a virtual service for people living in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Dorset.
If you have symptoms that are difficult to diagnose, but may suggest cancer, your GP can refer you to the rapid investigation service. The small clinical team can quickly arrange tests to make or exclude a cancer diagnosis.
If you have symptoms you are worried about, you must talk to your GP. You cannot refer yourself to the rapid investigation service.
Contact Details
All contact with the rapid investigation service will be by telephone, so if you are referred, please make sure your GP knows if you will need help accessing the service.
A care navigator will support you whilst you are under the care of the service as a direct point of contact and you can contact them on 0300 123 0769 (Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00).
The service has different ways of supporting people who find it difficult to use the telephone. These include using a telephone translation service, using TextRelay for people who are deaf or talking to patients via a carer or advocate.
Please contact WessexRDS.admin@nhs.net if you would like to give feedback about the rapid investigation service.