Bowel Screening been suspended?

Sorry to the OP who gave the information I gave in the post above, I didn’t read Page 2.

I don’t know your age but it does stop when you are 75. You can request screening though if you wish.

I had my my kit last week, sent it back the following day, received a letter yesterday to say that all was good. DH's kit arrived today. Excellent service from the Welsh NHS. As others have said, the new test kit is much easier to do.

You can still ask for one even if over 75. I did at 77 last year as my Dad had bowel cancer (successfully treated).

I just had a letter advising me that a kit is on its way (oh joy!). At a smidgeon off 75 I expect this is the last one I shall get.

I am 74 and just had mine and results were good.

I received my test kit about a month ago - later than expected probably delayed by the pandemic. One sample needed instead of three samples now, so easier to do. There is an upper age limit, so do check this.

I received one some months ago. I sincerely hope it is not being dropped. I think we need more screening. A simple blood test can show up cancers years before they take hold.

still getting mine in Scotland, but not had the breast screen appointment that I was due again this year though, it's normally in June for me

I think it finishes at 74 I haven’t had one sent for a few years the there is definitely an upper age limit as there is for breast screening and cervical cancer screening

There is an upper age limit, thought it was 70 or 75. I am older than this but because there is bowel cancer in my family I have a test every two years. I've also been part of a trial.
Had to have colonoscopies a couple of times also which showed polyps. So am very happy to still be supported, thank goodness for the NHS,

Caro6699

I had one a few weeks ago, so I don’t think it has been suspended.

Me too

I’m in Scotland, I got my last all clear about two months ago. Instead of three samples I only had to provide one.

Got mine few months ago and also the routine Breast screening service has been delayed, got that about 4 weeks ago.

Thanks Nadateturbe!

Bluesky ours usually came just after birthday. But not during pandemic.

Thankyou all so much. That is very reassuring. I am sure its been over 2 years and longer since i had any test through the post. I will go on the website and see if i can request one.
How lovely to be on a forum where people respond so quickly and readily, you are all very lovely, and i am glad to be on here.

DH and I received our, one sample only, required, kits and all clear results three weeks ago. We are in Scotland.

Still being done in Cambridgeshire. Last year and this, friends and relatives got theirs all within the correct time frame.

Are they sent around your birthday? I’m asking as my DH had one shortly after his birthday while I’m still waiting. Worth it for the reassurance same as for mammograms, even if at same point you need to request them.

PS we are in Wales

We’ve both received and returned our kits a few weeks ago.
Got our all clear letter this week.
Super efficient.
Hope you get yours soon.

My husband has had the letter but the kit has not arrived yet.

I did mine three weeks ago. It's changed instead of three samples over three days. It's now one sample.

Still being done. I had one sent a couple of weeks ago. Easier than the previous ones too.