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"Which kit can you recommend?
SH24.org.uk
The site says the kits are not available to those over the age of 24  "
It massively depends on your NHS area and how the testing is funded. Go to your GPs website and there should be a link to tell you how testing is done. It may be that in your area the over 24s need to turn up in person, which is a bit crap! |
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By *edi123 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"If you’re in Wales it’s free with the Frisky Wales service (love the name) did my test on the Friday had the results text 5am on the Sunday  "
Thank you that was quick and easy, I might share that on the Welsh forum. X |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"If you’re in Wales it’s free with the Frisky Wales service (love the name) did my test on the Friday had the results text 5am on the Sunday "
Yes they are very quick. I use this service too, every few months.  |
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I have a blood test every 3 months.Partly to check my health because Im diabetic and because I worked years ago removing poisons that had been fly tipped. So checks on Kidney an liver.So while Having the test ask GP if I could be tested also for STI ,which as I told them Im a swinger. They do no problem. |
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Google SH 24 they send a brilliant kit out and results are really quick, we used to go clinics but this is so convenient we'd always do it at home now and just stick it in a post box, you even do your own bloods which I must admit is not pleasant but needs must |
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By *ory_xWoman
over a year ago
42 Wallaby Way Syndey |
In Wales google friskywales, it's free and no age limits. Swabs for penis, vagina, throat and anus to test for syphilis gonorrhoeaand chlamydia. Bloods test for hiv, hep b and hep c.
Send it back and results back within a few days.
The Secual Health Clini wont give you results you have to wait a month and if you haven't heard anything you assume you're clear. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"In Wales google friskywales, it's free and no age limits. Swabs for penis, vagina, throat and anus to test for syphilis gonorrhoeaand chlamydia. Bloods test for hiv, hep b and hep c."
Frisky Wales is a brilliant service |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I live in Northamptonshire and seems to be behind the times and need to attend a clinic of you're over 24. They wonder why people don't get checked  So will do what I done before, and use a friend's address who are in an area where they send them out. But why does it need to be so bloody awkward! |
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By *edi123 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"I live in Northamptonshire and seems to be behind the times and need to attend a clinic of you're over 24. They wonder why people don't get checked So will do what I done before, and use a friend's address who are in an area where they send them out. But why does it need to be so bloody awkward! "
Crazy isn’t it, it should be made the norm along with free condoms, tampons and prescriptions which are free In Wales but not a cross the borders |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Friskys Wales is the home test kit, can be ordered online from NHS Wales site links...although I found I couldn't get enough blood out of my little fingers for the vile for the blood test so ended up goin to the gum clinic anyway  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Home test kit which I collect from the local clinic. It said on the SH24 site I couldn't get a free test, but from the clinic I can, they can post them out too.
Easy to do, quick results that you can check online. Far better than going into clinic as you wait ages and only hear back if positive, I prefer to know either way.
If you do the finger prick be warned some bleed more than others! |
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"Postal kit coverage massively differs by area. I’m lucky - postal kit every three months. Super-convenient, if a bit grim getting enough blood out of your finger. "
It looked like a murder scene when I did the finger prick test haha |
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By *egoMan
over a year ago
Preston |
"Postal kit coverage massively differs by area. I’m lucky - postal kit every three months. Super-convenient, if a bit grim getting enough blood out of your finger.
It looked like a murder scene when I did the finger prick test haha "
I failed that test, all three pricks used, just couldn’t produce enough blood. |
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"Postal kit coverage massively differs by area. I’m lucky - postal kit every three months. Super-convenient, if a bit grim getting enough blood out of your finger. "
I can't do the finger prick, I fainted last time I tried. Ended up paying for a mouth swab test instead. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Where does everyone get theirs tests done, do you get a kit or go to your family planning clinic?"
Lloyds chemist,get one delivered straight to your door |
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"Postal kit coverage massively differs by area. I’m lucky - postal kit every three months. Super-convenient, if a bit grim getting enough blood out of your finger.
It looked like a murder scene when I did the finger prick test haha
I failed that test, all three pricks used, just couldn’t produce enough blood."
I've heard a few people say that. With mine 1 prick and I filled the tube and covered everything in sight. Didn't think it was going to stop  |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
"Which kit can you recommend?
SH24.org.uk
The site says the kits are not available to those over the age of 24
It massively depends on your NHS area and how the testing is funded. Go to your GPs website and there should be a link to tell you how testing is done. It may be that in your area the over 24s need to turn up in person, which is a bit crap!"
Just use a friends address , they tend to cover city not county council post codes. But also you might find the testing on SH24 isn’t enough to check for everything and need separate paid ones as well |
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The local clinics, which includes having Doctor appointments there, which are very helpful when needed. They can prescribe meds on the spot too, including for infection prevention, prophylactic treatments. 
It's great to get to know the staff, who are phenomenal
Appointments re-booked weeks and months in advance are really easy and helpful, plus you get reminders. |
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"The local clinics, which includes having Doctor appointments there, which are very helpful when needed. They can prescribe meds on the spot too, including for infection prevention, prophylactic treatments.
It's great to get to know the staff, who are phenomenal
Appointments re-booked weeks and months in advance are really easy and helpful, plus you get reminders. "
I miss being able to go to my local clinic. Its now for under 25s only unless you have symptoms |
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"Home test kit which I collect from the local clinic. It said on the SH24 site I couldn't get a free test, but from the clinic I can, they can post them out too.
Easy to do, quick results that you can check online. Far better than going into clinic as you wait ages and only hear back if positive, I prefer to know either way.
If you do the finger prick be warned some bleed more than others! "
Where I am, we get negative results by text. |
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"The local clinics, which includes having Doctor appointments there, which are very helpful when needed. They can prescribe meds on the spot too, including for infection prevention, prophylactic treatments.
It's great to get to know the staff, who are phenomenal
Appointments re-booked weeks and months in advance are really easy and helpful, plus you get reminders. I miss being able to go to my local clinic. Its now for under 25s only unless you have symptoms "
That's a pity - I'd miss it too. Perhaps there's a nearby clinic to you. that still does us oldies? The staff at mine are golden |
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"I paid for home test of lloyds pharmacy. Its quick simple and saved trying get appointment ect
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Lloyds have been in the news for privacy issues, including STI test personal identification sharing |
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