Don't sit on it, sort it!
Bowel cancer screening is quick, easy and potentially life saving.
If you've received your test, don't just put it by the loo and forget about it!
Keep yourself fit and send back your kit.
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Not sure what to expect with the bowel screening kit?
It’s simpler than you think — a few minutes in the privacy of your own home.
✅ No appointment
✅ No needles
✅ Just a small sample and send it off
💛 Don’t sit on it, sort it.
If you're aged 60 to 70 and live in the Bailiwick, you should automatically receive a free bowel cancer screening kit in the post. 💛
Haven’t got yours yet? Don’t sit on it — sort it!
Call 01481 223740 or email [email protected] to request one.
World Toilet Day may sound like a laugh, but here’s the serious bit:
What you leave behind in the toilet can be the first sign of something serious.
Blood? Mucus? Change in habits? Speak to your GP.
Don’t sit on it – sort it 💛
We're cooking up a meat-free, wintery storm today with Good Food 's spicy root vegetable and lentil casserole.
At under 400calories per serving, 14g of plant protein and 10g of fibre, it's definitely one to add to your weekly dinner rotation this winter.
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💛 Blood in your poo
💛 A persistent change in bowel habits
💛 Tummy pain, bloating or unexplained weight loss
💛 Feeling tired for no reason
If something doesn’t feel right — don’t sit on it, sort it.
It’s darker. It’s colder. We get it.
But keeping active helps reduce your bowel cancer risk.
A quick walk. Stretch at your desk. Dance in your kitchen. Move your body – in any way that works for you.
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It's Fibre Friday!
Try lentils in your stew, stir beans into your chilli and add veggies wherever possible!
Easy wins that help reduce your bowel cancer risk.
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Happy Halloween! 👻
We’re not saying no to treats - but your gut will thank you for balance.
Try these spooky treats from Meaningful Eats - don’t let your gut scream this Halloween.🧟♂️
https://t.co/E3uDDucS7y
No tricks, just frightfully fun fitness! 🎃👻
Staying active helps lower your risk of bowel cancer.
Why not try this Halloween workout? 🕸️🧛♀️
https://t.co/huZw289Ib1
The scariest thing this Halloween is you ignoring your FIT test!
If you're over 60 and have a FIT test kit sitting at home, don’t ghost it. 👻
Return it. Early detection can save your life.
🍂 Autumn’s here - a good time to check in with yourself too.
Noticing something off?
Don’t brush it off. Talk to your GP.
Catching things early can save lives.
#BowelHealth
It’s World Mental Health Day 💛
Did you know your gut is sometimes called your “second brain” - it’s connected to your mood through the gut–brain axis.
A healthy gut = more “feel good” chemicals like serotonin ✨
#WorldMentalHealthDay#BowelCancer#GutFriendly#GutHealth
The FIT test can pick up hidden blood in your poo long before symptoms appear, which is why it’s so important to do it as soon as it arrives.
Keep yourself fit, send back your kit. 💛
#BowelCancerGuernsey#FITtest#DontSitOnItSortIt
Got your FIT test through the post? 📬
Don’t let it sit in the drawer - it only takes a few minutes to do and is completely non-invasive.
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#BowelCancerGuernsey#FITtest#DontSitOnItSortIt