Unsolicited invitation to an appointment?
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Not a rant, but both the OH and I have had an unsolicited letter today from an organisation called “UK Biobank” inviting us to participate in a study into the prevention and treatment of, blah, blah, cancer, strokes blah, blah, health issues. Real glossy stuff, implying that they are supported by the NHS and a few other (Gov't)organisations and charities.
The cheeky f
kers have even made an appointment for me (in 6 weeks time) at a local assessment centre, which happens to be in my local city centre – 12:50pm, on a working day. They say that the tests take 2 hours and involves standard medical tests, including blood, urine and saliva samples
They’ve included a pro-forma to fill in (and SAE), so that we can confirm the appointment, or ask for an alternative time. To be fair, the pro-forma also allows me to say I’m not interested (and to state why!)
Yeah Right! As if I’m going to take a day off work, schlep in, pay to park the car, wait for an hour in a queue of plebs, so that some university student can spend 2 hours to tell me that I’m not healthy, I'm overweight, eat the wrong foods, drink too much and shouldn’t smoke.
The OH has simply binned it and I’m inclined to do the same as I’m amazed that this organisation should simply expect me to turn up for a mid week appointment...
Am I just being an arse, for being too fat and lazy to pick up a pen and say no thanks and then wheeze round to the post box, so that I can politely decline their invitation?
Given the tests, should I just post them some soiled underwear in the SAE? 90% of the data is there isn't it?
Has anyone else had one of these invitations?
Edited for st grammer
The cheeky f
kers have even made an appointment for me (in 6 weeks time) at a local assessment centre, which happens to be in my local city centre – 12:50pm, on a working day. They say that the tests take 2 hours and involves standard medical tests, including blood, urine and saliva samplesThey’ve included a pro-forma to fill in (and SAE), so that we can confirm the appointment, or ask for an alternative time. To be fair, the pro-forma also allows me to say I’m not interested (and to state why!)
Yeah Right! As if I’m going to take a day off work, schlep in, pay to park the car, wait for an hour in a queue of plebs, so that some university student can spend 2 hours to tell me that I’m not healthy, I'm overweight, eat the wrong foods, drink too much and shouldn’t smoke.
The OH has simply binned it and I’m inclined to do the same as I’m amazed that this organisation should simply expect me to turn up for a mid week appointment...
Am I just being an arse, for being too fat and lazy to pick up a pen and say no thanks and then wheeze round to the post box, so that I can politely decline their invitation?
Given the tests, should I just post them some soiled underwear in the SAE? 90% of the data is there isn't it?
Has anyone else had one of these invitations?
Edited for s
t grammerEdited by Bowler on Wednesday 20th January 23:54
Believe it's a genuine bit of non-profit research in an important area of public health, and your participation could be of real benefit to society. Your name will have been put forward either because you ticked yes on some form (e.g. doctor, blood donor).
Or, you could decide to mail them a turd instead. And while you're at it, you could nip over to Haiti and "drop the kids off" from 10,000 feet just to rub it in.
Or, you could decide to mail them a turd instead. And while you're at it, you could nip over to Haiti and "drop the kids off" from 10,000 feet just to rub it in.
They will probably pay any travel expenses if you do go ahead with it.
http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/faqs/contacted.php
http://www.ukbiobank.ac.uk/faqs/contacted.php
Edited by Digger on Thursday 21st January 05:09
Bowler said:
Am I just being an arse, for being too fat and lazy to pick up a pen and say no thanks and then wheeze round to the post box, so that I can politely decline their invitation?
Why decline it? Just ignore it. Don't waste your time/effort on something you are not interested in.Bowler said:
Am I just being an arse, for being too fat and lazy to pick up a pen and say no thanks and then wheeze round to the post box, so that I can politely decline their invitation?
Given the tests, should I just post them some soiled underwear in the SAE? 90% of the data is there isn't it?
Fill the envelope with the rest of your unwanted junk mail, then post it back to them. They'll have to foot the additional postage costs. That's what my grandpa used to do when he got any unwanted mail!Given the tests, should I just post them some soiled underwear in the SAE? 90% of the data is there isn't it?
Why is everyone so hostile...?
How would you like medical research to proceed...?
I took part in a similar programme a few years ago that was conducted by my GP's nurse.
When I returned for the result of the blood test, she explained, with drawings, how prostate surgery works...
I promptly passed out...
Which was fun...
How would you like medical research to proceed...?
I took part in a similar programme a few years ago that was conducted by my GP's nurse.
When I returned for the result of the blood test, she explained, with drawings, how prostate surgery works...
I promptly passed out...
Which was fun...
Edited by mybrainhurts on Friday 22 January 01:52
No, just bin it!Had one of those a couple of years ago. Went along and did all the stuff. No big deal.
Why the Post Rage? Is it really worth getting worked up about? You can always ignore or say no...
ETA: If you're that worked up about, it's probably not doing your health any good - better get along for a check-up
Why the Post Rage? Is it really worth getting worked up about? You can always ignore or say no...
ETA: If you're that worked up about, it's probably not doing your health any good - better get along for a check-up
Edited by Size Nine Elm on Friday 22 January 14:11
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