This little test could save your life
The National Bowel Screening Programme is free for men and women aged 60 to 74 years who are eligible for publicly-funded healthcare. It aims to save lives by finding bowel cancer at an early stage when it can often be successfully treated.
The test is quick, clean and simple to do. You do it by yourself at home.
If you’re eligible to take part, you will be sent:
• an invitation letter
• a consent form
• a free bowel screening test kit, with instructions on how to use it.
This will happen not long after your 60th birthday.
Done it once? Do it again.
Screening is offered every two years, so if you have done a test before and returned a negative result, you will be offered a second test two years after you did the first one if you are still eligible. Your second test is just as important as the first one.
Haven’t quite gotten there yet?
If you received a test kit in the post in the past two years but didn’t complete it, you will be given another chance to take the test. You will be sent a test kit two years after you were sent the first one if you are still eligible.
Worried about your bowel health?
The programme is for people who do not have any symptoms of bowel cancer. It is a preventative programme that finds bowel cancer at an early stage before you may notice any symptoms.
If you are experiencing symptoms, such as a change in your normal bowel movements that continues for several weeks or blood in your bowel motion (poo), it is important to seek advice from a doctor who may refer you for a specialist assessment.
If you are aged 60-74 and experiencing symptoms, don’t wait to receive your test kit in the post – see a doctor as soon as you can. The same applies if you are younger than 60, or older than 74.
Please do not hesitate to raise any questions or concerns about this life-saving test with your family doctor, or with a health professional available on the free helpline: 0800 924 432
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Mosaic in Tasman
Mosaic class in Tasman
Saturday 23rd November 2024 0930-0500
at 159 Stringerroad/ Tasman Ph 03 5402019 or 027 5483793
Spaces are limited to 5 people
Mosaic workshop with artist Maria Middlebrook-Wells (Dip VA)
I have a range of mosaic backers (butterflies, bees, heart, tui and fantail) to choose from an two mirror sizes but you have a smaller item like a terracotta pot or saucer flat edge mirror etc you wish to mosaic I am all into recycling and revamping second hand items so you can bring them along.
Learn how to use variety mosaic tools and materials
You will go home with a finished piece of artwork (depending on size and complexity) and the ability to create your own pieces at home.
Morning and afternoon tea will be provided just bring your own lunch.
Parents and children from 10 years and upwards welcome
Suitable for beginners through to some experience.
All basic materials as well as tools/safety equipment will be provided in a heated modern studio. Extra will be charged for more expensive tiles and decorations or for those doing larger projects.
Fees $140 for one day
for bookings and payment details contact us
on ourwebsite www.mjmw.co.nz... or contact us by mail under mjmw@xtra.co.nz
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