Off topic? Our future health

[MadisonCounty]

I've just had another invitation to join the Our Future Health programme. I didn't join initially but I'm considering it now. Does anyone have experience of this? I would appreciate any comments on the pros and cons please. Happy and pain free New Year to all. 😊

[Amnesiac3637]

I’ve signed up and am having bloods taken next week along with waist measurement ( oh eeek) and blood pressure and that’s it. Have read all the blurb and am happy to have my data held if it helps to further research into diseases.

[MadisonCounty in reply to Amnesiac3637]

Thanks for the reply, I think I will sign up too. I agree it will be worthwhile if the data is useful for research.

[medway-lady]

I haven’t with this one, but am part of the study doing research into new treatments for RA. They wanted an armful of blood - 6 vials!. And lots of of homework. It’s so worthwhile as long as it’s controlled and clear that it’s helping the NHS and medical scientists developing treatments or targeting diseases. Mine was done in the RA clinic and I was so pleased to help. Anything that improves or informs future health treatments is such a good thing.

[MadisonCounty in reply to medway-lady]

That sounds an interesting study to be part of.

[dmags]

Hi i had it all done a couple of months ago went to a setup in a boots branch , was very easy , everything was explained and was very efficient, was height , weight and measurements together with a blood test and a prick test in thumb to get cholesterol which you was given the number for , all done for research which I was happy to help with.

[MadisonCounty in reply to dmags]

Thanks dmags, I've just made an appointment at Boots for later this month.

[Otto11]

Hi yes myself & hubby signed up last summer. It was set up in a van in Tesco Car Park. They were very efficient. It was BP weight height & waist measurement. Then a quick blood test ( finger prick) for Cholesterol & was told the result whilst there. We felt it was a worth while study researching future health plans. I think it was about 15/20 mins total.

[MadisonCounty in reply to Otto11]

Hi Otto, I didn't expect to have the cholesterol results whilst there, that will be useful. I have Familial Hypercholesterolemia but only have it tested annually, so an update will be good.

[Otto11 in reply to MadisonCounty]

Yes I was pleased as mine is high. It had come down but my GP said she dosnt trust finger prick tests & sent me for a normal blood test which showed it was a bit higher than the finger prick one. Oh well. At least it will give you an indication x

[Jacojudy303]

I joined last year as I wanted to contribute to the research. It’s easy and doesn’t take much time. As with any research you can withdraw your data at any point. I’d recommend everyone does it if possible to help with future health discoveries.

Happy new year!

[MadisonCounty in reply to Jacojudy303]

Happy New year! Thanks, I've signed up now too.

[JCloth]

Hi. I joined Our Future Health. I think it is a really food idea for Future generations. You have a full history and other measurements taken including blood tests. The only results that I was given were the cholesterol tests and blood pressure. They stated that you will not get any other results. If you are happy with this then it IS a really good idea.

Hope that helps

[MadisonCounty in reply to JCloth]

Thanks JCloth, it's good to know we can help others. I'm signed up now.