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By *edi123 OP   Couple
over a year ago

aberystwyth

Where does everyone get theirs tests done, do you get a kit or go to your family planning clinic?

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By *amcamzMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

The home kit every time just convenient

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By *hisky and WineCouple
over a year ago

the vicinity of Betelgeuse

Get the home testing kits, much easier and more convenient then going to ICASH especially as evening/weekend appointments can be hard to get if you work full time

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By *wendolineFoxWoman
over a year ago

Chester

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.

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By *edi123 OP   Couple
over a year ago

aberystwyth

Which kit can you recommend?

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By *anted by NightMan
over a year ago

Shangri-La

Gum clinic every time.

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By *angOnBunnyCouple
over a year ago

Ipswich

We use SH.UK. Quick, reliable and reminds us every 3 months to retest by text. Think they've figured put we play

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By *nasuitMan
over a year ago

Ruislip


"Which kit can you recommend?"

SH24.org.uk

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By *heoneandonlyEJCouple
over a year ago

Rotherham


"Which kit can you recommend?

SH24.org.uk"

The site says the kits are not available to those over the age of 24

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By *wendolineFoxWoman
over a year ago

Chester


"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 *heltenhamBiGuyMan
over a year ago

Cheltenham

I get SH24 in my area

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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

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By *edi123 OP   Couple
over a year ago

aberystwyth


"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 *ottodot123Couple
over a year ago

Gillingham

SH.UK.

Is available in our area and who we use.

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By *rDJ40Man
over a year ago

Nuneaton

SH.UK in my area as well

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get a home kit it's much more convenient for me.

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By *umbriaman1962Man
over a year ago

outside of penrith

I paid for home test of lloyds pharmacy. Its quick simple and saved trying get appointment ect

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"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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By *ustSomeDarkieMan
over a year ago

Salford


"Where does everyone get theirs tests done, do you get a kit or go to your family planning clinic?"

2 places for me

https://freetesting.hiv/

(Free)

https://fettle.health/sti

(Paid)

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By *atelotmanMan
over a year ago

Chatham

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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By *aughtynottsCouple
over a year ago

Outside Nottingham

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


"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

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

aberystwyth


"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

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 *elsh_daddy_xxxMan
over a year ago

Bargoed

Frisky Wales is an amazing free service and so quick and convenient

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By *aughtyfireflyWoman
over a year ago

Near Llanidloes

Home kit

Search your local health board website and it'll have a link to frisky Wales

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By *ave65Man
over a year ago

maltby/rotherham


"Which kit can you recommend?

SH24.org.uk

The site says the kits are not available to those over the age of 24 "
. Not in this area, what is best to use?

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
over a year ago

Sheffield

Sexual health online, postal kit

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By *ave65Man
over a year ago

maltby/rotherham


"Sexual health online, postal kit "
thank you I try that one x

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By *ob and DeeWoman
over a year ago

crook

i get a free kit sent to me every three months which i order on line.

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By *oiluvfunMan
over a year ago

Penrith

NHS clinic in Kendal. Just had my latest all clear result from test on 05-04-23

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Our local NHS trust provide home testing kits

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By *itvclaireTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

Either you local NHS trust for home testing kits. However, if they don't get one from Umbrella. That's what I do

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By *egoMan
over a year ago

Preston

NHS posts them, you post them back. They are free.

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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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By *ablo minibar123Woman
over a year ago

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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


"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"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 *hropsDuoCouple
over a year ago

Shropshire

We use SH:24 postal service too. Didn't realise it wasn't available in all areas though. Guess we're lucky

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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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By *bwlady123Woman
over a year ago

private

I’ve only used the sexual health clinics they are quicker than you think.

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By * F 2018Couple
over a year ago

shropshire


"Where does everyone get theirs tests done, do you get a kit or go to your family planning clinic?"

Home kit,do it ,post it, receive the answer by post....so much easier

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By * F 2018Couple
over a year ago

shropshire

By text I ment.....

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By *stbury DavenportMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

Local GUM clinic. I can't get enough blood out of my fingers to do the home tests.

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By *ornywelsh2sumCouple
over a year ago

Neath valley.

Frisky wales we use.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

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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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up


"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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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central


"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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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central


"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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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central


"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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