NHS wasting money
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I turned 62 a few months back and so today received a letter from the NHS telling me that they will sending out a bowel screening kit to me in 2 weeks time.
Why do they need to waste money on that letter when all they need is to send the kit when appropriate?
Seems madness unless someone in the know can explain why it needs both communications.
Why do they need to waste money on that letter when all they need is to send the kit when appropriate?
Seems madness unless someone in the know can explain why it needs both communications.
Arrivalist said:
I turned 62 a few months back and so today received a letter from the NHS telling me that they will sending out a bowel screening kit to me in 2 weeks time.
Why do they need to waste money on that letter when all they need is to send the kit when appropriate?
Seems madness unless someone in the know can explain why it needs both communications.
Because it has been shown to increase participation in the screening programme. It also prevents them sending out the expensive kits to people who do not wish to take part and inform the screening hub before they send it out.Why do they need to waste money on that letter when all they need is to send the kit when appropriate?
Seems madness unless someone in the know can explain why it needs both communications.
I had to go for a test at hospital, got a letter, with various instructions, not to eat before, not to drink anything with caffeine etc etc. Booked an afternoon off work, went to the hospital, waited an age to see the dr who checked my medication and told me they could not do the test. I had to go home and stop taking the medication for 3 weeks. Seems like that crucial bit of info could be on the letter booking the appointment.
Had another appointment, to see an eye specialist, no special instructions, got to hospital and they wanted to do a test that means you cant drive due to what they put in the eye, shame i was not told before as I had drove there.
Had another appointment, to see an eye specialist, no special instructions, got to hospital and they wanted to do a test that means you cant drive due to what they put in the eye, shame i was not told before as I had drove there.
I received the letter, had screening done at a local health centre and two weeks later was in my local NHS hospital having a procedure to remove a polyp. The whole experience was very professional and I can’t believe that it could have been better anywhere at any cost (I was with a top HMO when living in California)
Biglips said:
Arrivalist said:
I turned 62 a few months back and so today received a letter from the NHS telling me that they will sending out a bowel screening kit to me in 2 weeks time.
Why do they need to waste money on that letter when all they need is to send the kit when appropriate?
Seems madness unless someone in the know can explain why it needs both communications.
Because it has been shown to increase participation in the screening programme. It also prevents them sending out the expensive kits to people who do not wish to take part and inform the screening hub before they send it out.Why do they need to waste money on that letter when all they need is to send the kit when appropriate?
Seems madness unless someone in the know can explain why it needs both communications.
redrabbit said:
Arrivalist said:
OK - that makes sense.
Excellent! OP, does that mean the thread can now be closed, rather than just sitting here, festering, collecting assorted moans from disgruntled whiners? It seems like a waste of precious NP&E resources 
119 said:
So, people complain the NHS aren t doing anything, and then complain they get a letter about a forthcoming health check.
Not really Mr Wobble.I questioned the two phase nature of the communications, not the fact they are offering a health check.
And now the reason has been clarified.
https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-canc...
Stick, bottle and envelope. Put poo in the post inside bottle. Laboratory tests for traces of blood which could indicate an early stage cancer which is easier to treat than one that's big enough to cause you symptoms, and invites you back for further checks if present. Saves lives, saves the NHS money by catching serious disease at a more treatable stage. What's not to like?
Stick, bottle and envelope. Put poo in the post inside bottle. Laboratory tests for traces of blood which could indicate an early stage cancer which is easier to treat than one that's big enough to cause you symptoms, and invites you back for further checks if present. Saves lives, saves the NHS money by catching serious disease at a more treatable stage. What's not to like?
oyster said:
brake fader said:
Interpreters for people who claim not to understand English, complete waste of money and now being used as a scam by some.
What s that got to do with bowel cancer screening advance comms?Let's get rid of interpreting services in the NHS. Obviously it's all a bit DEI and pandering to illegal immigrants. Now try to gain informed consent for a procedure in pidgin English and Google Translate. See how much compensation is awarded if there's any kind of problem and how long you retain your professional registration.
SD.
SD.
Arrivalist said:
pheonix478 said:
What does a bowel (presumably cancer?) screening kit consist of?
Poo on a stick. Their stick and your poo, obviously
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