1. Section 2
The Bowel Test Kit

2. Your bowel test You will get a bowel test kit in the post
It will be sent to your home

3. Who has bowel tests ?
All men and women between the ages of 60 and 74 will get a bowel test kit
Bowel test kits are sent out every 2 years

4. What will I get ? You will get a: Letter Test kit Instruction leaflet
Freepost envelope

5. Your bowel test
When you get your bowel test kit you can decide if you want to do the test
Its your choice!

6. What if I decide not to do the bowel test ?
You will be sent a reminder letter in 6 weeks
If you still don’t want to do the test that’s OK
Its your choice!

7. What if I decide not to do a bowel test ?
It is very important to go and see your doctor if you develop any unusual symptoms like:
Bleeding from your bottom
Pains in your tummy
Feeling very tired a lot of the time
Losing weight without trying
It is important to go for your annual health check

8. Deciding to do the bowel test
Before you do the test you may want to talk to a
Support Worker
Friend
Family member
Bowel Screening Wales
about how you will do the test
Bowel Screening Wales
Telephone Helpline

9. Will the test hurt ? NO
This bowel test kit will not hurt at all!