I think this screening is offered from the age of 60, every 2 years.
If you move house, the GP surgery informs them and the test packs arrive as usual BUT I have just found out that as soon as you reach 75 you get taken off the scheme and have to reapply! Call 0800 707 6060 to register.
I now think this free test is even more important having spoken to a couple of patients in the hospice where I volunteer- neither of them had had symptoms at all but a problem was picked up in this test. These particular patients were very unlucky as their cancer was caught too late.
As far as I'm concerned, if it's available, have it done!
Retiring and living frugally in money from downsizing after years of stress
