Poo sticks

[robgul]

My first one arrived yesterday.
I forgot to use the kit for my first of the day but #2 #2 came along quickly enough.
What an interesting way to spend a few minutes!

You haven't lived - the "old style" test kits (before about 3 years ago) were much more fun . .  even "hands on"   

[Basil]

Last poo stick was October 2020. Next has arrived this morning.  How often are they supposed to be?

[Nuncio]

I've done 2 in about 9 months but the first was the age thing and the second part of a work-based health check.

PH Wales says

People aged between 55 and 74, and who are living in Wales are invited to take the test every two years.

[Basil]

PH Wales says

People aged between 55 and 74, and who are living in Wales are invited to take the test every two years.

I did not know about the upper age limit.
I'll be 74 this month, so I won't be invited to play after this one.

[hellymedic]

Last poo stick was October 2020. Next has arrived this morning.  How often are they supposed to be?

Every even-numbered birthday…
Covid has caused delays.

[Flite]

I'll be 74 this month, so I won't be invited to play after this one

I'm older than that. I just phone when the two years is nearly up and they send a test and always sound pleased that I am asking.
I suspect the experts in bowel cancer would like to extend the age limits, but the NHS accountants will not.

Same with breast cancer screening, regular health checks with the GP/nurse etc.
They all stop at 70 or 75, as if we don't matter.
Need to be proactive to look after your health these days.

[robgul]

Last poo stick was October 2020. Next has arrived this morning.  How often are they supposed to be?

Depends if you're "regular" 

[mrcharly-YHT]

In Scotland, every two years once over 50.

[hellymedic]

I think my GP surgery has end-of-financial year-itis. (Or is it Must Hit Target-itis?)
Just sent me a text instructing me to arrange bowel screening by ringing the freephone number they gave.
Could swear I did poo sticks in October 2022.
Last year, they called me for a smear test, for which I was too old to be eligible.

[Wowbagger]

I think my GP surgery has end-of-financial year-itis. (Or is it Must Hit Target-itis?)
Just sent me a text instructing me to arrange bowel screening by ringing the freephone number they gave.
Could swear I did poo sticks in October 2022.
Last year, they called me for a smear test, for which I was too old to be eligible.

Partner had his first for his 58th.
My latest birthday card has just arrived, 4 months late.

I believe you are right...

[hellymedic]

Yeah, I checked back and saw that!
I'll phone tomorrow; it should be on their record and hope they can remind GP…

ETA This thread is handy for confirming I was screened in September 2020 and October 2022...

[Adam]

It's interesting that Scotland & Wales start testing much early than England.  Anyway, I'm 60 in a few months - not had any invitations!

[Polar Bear]

My invitation arrived one week after my 60th birthday.  The poo stick arrived shortly after even though I had not got around to replying.

[Wowbagger]

Yeah, I checked back and saw that!
I'll phone tomorrow; it should be on their record and hope they can remind GP…

ETA This thread is handy for confirming I was screened in September 2020 and October 2022...

I find YACF a great source for establishing the timing of certain events. About 25% of my life is well chronicled in these pages.

[Polar Bear]

Indeed Wow but keeping track of your movements here in YACF is a tad disconcerting ...  🤔

[Wowbagger]

Indeed Wow but keeping track of your movements here in YACF is a taurd disconcerting ...  🤔

HTH

[hellymedic]

It's interesting that Scotland & Wales start testing much early than England.  Anyway, I'm 60 in a few months - not had any invitations!

Partner had sticks for his 58th. We're in Outer London.

[Polar Bear]

Indeed Wow but keeping track of your movements here in YACF is a taurd disconcerting ...  🤔

HTH

 Hmmm ... 

[Basil]

Poo stick package received 4th March.
All clear letter received today 10th March.
Pretty good service, I'd say.

[Nuncio]

I heard it was a shit service.

[The Movers]

Truly terrible jokes belong elsewhere...

[hellymedic]

Phoned Helldesk. Was #1 in queueue from connection but still had call lasting 14:40, most of which was on hold. <yawn>
Confirmed October 2022 poo sticks.
Told me to ignore GP texts , that they apparently 'send to everyone'.

I'm annoyed that my time & trouble is treated with such contempt.

I happen to be a lady of leisure.
I don't think I'm neurotic about health issues.

STUPID texts could cause much anger & anxiety elsewhere.

I am grouchy!

[Auntie Helen]

I picked up my poo stick Behälter today from the Frauenarzt. It’s a year late as I didn’t visit him last year (Corona etc). I’m 51, so it starts at 50 in Germany.

[hellymedic]

We receive discreet postal packages in a plain wrapper.

[Polar Bear]

I didn't.  Mine was in an NHS branded flat carton type box with a perforated tab to pull to lift lid.

Once you've see one you know exactly what they are.