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Wales Online
6 hours ago
- Health
- Wales Online
NHS tells Tesco shoppers to 'keep an eye out' in health alert
NHS tells Tesco shoppers to 'keep an eye out' in health alert Tesco shoppers may spot the NHS logo on a common household product The NHS has partnered with Tesco to raise awareness (Image: Getty ) The NHS is asking anyone who shops at Tesco to 'keep an eye out' and to 'contact your GP practice if something doesn't feel right'. The alert comes as customers at the major UK supermarket may spot the NHS logo on the front of Tesco's own-brand Luxury Soft toilet rolls. The partnership aims to raise awareness of bowel cancer and educate shoppers about the red-flag signs to watch out for. In a post on X, NHS said: "Keep an eye out for our logo on @Tesco toilet roll—78.9 million rolls sold and counting!" It added: "It's a reminder for people to look out for possible signs of cancer when going to the loo. Know what's normal for you and contact your GP practice if something doesn't feel right." A message on the toilet roll underneath the NHS logo reads: "Finding cancer earlier makes it more treatable and can save lives." Underneath, it continues: "See back of pack for more information." Shoppers can read through the possible signs of cancer when goingto the toilet on the packaging, which includes changes to your poo and blood in your poo. For more information on the signs of cancer, go to Content cannot be displayed without consent Article continues below Symptoms of bowel cancer may include: changes in your poo, such as having softer poo, diarrhoea or constipation that is not usual for you needing to poo more or less often than usual for you blood in your poo, which may look red or black bleeding from your bottom often feeling like you need to poo, even if you've just been to the toilet tummy pain a lump in your tummy bloating losing weight without trying feeling very tired or short of breath – these are signs of anaemia, which can be caused by bowel cancer Speak to a doctor if you have any symptoms of bowel cancer for three weeks or more. The NHS says: "Try not to be embarrassed. The doctor or nurse will be used to talking about these symptoms." Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if your poo is black or dark red or you have bloody diarrhoea. You can call 111 or get help from 111 online. Over 200 distinct varieties of cancer exist. Cancer has the potential to impact any region of the body, including organs, blood, bone marrow, and the immune system. At times, cancer can spread from one location to another, this is referred to as secondary cancer or metastasis. 'Don't die of embarrassment' - NHS Cancer Clinical Director Professor Peter Johnson urges people to get cancer signs checked The treatment you'll have depends on the type of cancer. The most common treatments for cancer include: surgery to remove the cancer, chemotherapy, which uses medicines to kill cancer cells and radiotherapy, which uses radiation to kill cancer cells. Article continues below Treatment can also involve immunotherapy, where medicines are used to help your immune system kill cancer and hormone therapy to help stop or slow down the growth of cancer. The NHS says: "You'll be looked after by a team of specialists who will work with you to create a treatment plan that is best for you."
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
I tried out supermarket loo rolls – my 70p per roll winner was softer and thicker than Andrex
WHEN it comes to buying toilet paper, the last thing you want to do is throw money down the toilet - literally. Cheap rolls may seem like a bargain but if they don't do the job or you need to use lots of sheets, it might not be as good value as it first appears. To help you choose, we have tested supermarket own brand rolls to see which performed best against the market leader, Andrex. As well as testing them day to day, we also submerged them in water and checked how easy they were to then tear after applying a bit of pressure. Here, Lynsey Hope, reveals the results: M&S Super Soft Toilet Tissue £2 for 4 rolls 50p per roll of 200 sheets (25p per 100 sheets) Lynsey says: "Not the cheapest roll but it's still better value than Andrex and it oozed quality. "It was soft and nice to the touch and didn't irritate even delicate skin. "It was probably the strongest I tried and is triple-layered (three-ply) for added strength and works out around 25p per 100 sheets. "It's also made with at least 15% recycled paper so it's kind to the planet too." Effectiveness: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 8/10 Lidl Floryalys Luxury Soft White Toilet Tissue £1.45 for 4 rolls 36.2p per roll of 220 sheets (16.4p per 100 sheets) Lynsey says: 'A competitive price from Lidl. It definitely wasn't the softest to touch, it felt a little scratchy. "The sheets also seemed a little on the small side. "But it was reasonably strong and did an ok job overall so for the price, it was ok. "A good option if you really need to save money on your grocery bills.' Effectiveness; 3/5 Value: 4/5 Overall score: 7/10 Andrex Complete Clean £2.95 for 4 rolls 73.7p per roll of 190 sheets (38.7 per 100 sheets) Lynsey says: "Soft, strong and gets the job done. I can see why this is the go-to toilet paper for so many households. "It's gentle on skin but durable enough to withhold tearing, even when submerged in water. "It's two-ply and is embossed with a unique 3D wave texture which stopped it from ripping and allowed for more efficient cleaning. "The only downside is the price - it's more than double the cost of most own brands per 100 sheets." Effectiveness: 5/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 8/10 Tesco Luxury Soft £1.45 for 4 rolls 36.2p per roll of 220 sheets (16.4 per 100 sheets) 10 Lynsey says: "This Tesco paper was quite resistant and didn't split when soaked in water. "It worked just as well as Andrex, although it wasn't as soft. "Each two-ply sheet was a decent size and there were a generous 220 sheets on each roll so it lasted well. "Working out at just over 16p per sheet it was one of the cheapest products we tested and I thought it was great value." Effectiveness: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 9/10 Asda Shades Everyday White £1.44 for 4 rolls 36p per 220 sheet roll (16.3p per 100 sheets) Lynsey says: " Asda's loo paper is good value but it also felt strong, not tearing easily. "It was soft to touch, absorbed water well and I didn't have to use much of it, so I thought it was pretty good value, too." Effectiveness: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Total score: 8/10 Aldi Saxon Softer Luxury Toilet Tissue £1.45 for 4 rolls 36.2p per 220 sheet roll (16.4p per 100 sheets) Lynsey says: ' Aldi has so many bargain dupes but sadly, this wasn't one of them. "It felt quite thin and scratchy on the skin, it didn't absorb water well and it ripped too easily. "The Sainsbury's option is better value and does a better job.' Effectiveness: 1/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 4/5 Morrisons Oh So Soft Classic White Toilet Tissue £1.75 for 4 rolls 43.7p per 190 sheet roll (23p per 100 sheets) Lynsey says: "These felt soft to use and they were strong enough, not tearing easily, but each of the two-ply sheets was quite small so you need to use quite a bit each time. "The roll quickly disappeared, not lasting very long at all. "One of the more expensive own brands too. I didn't think they were worth the money." Effectiveness: 3/5 Value: 3/5 Total score: 6/10 Sainsbury's Super Soft Double Rolls £2.80 for 4 rolls 70p per roll of 440 sheets (15.9p per 100 sheets) Lynsey says: "Not only did the Sainsbury's toilet roll feel softer and thicker than Andrex, it is incredible value. "The rolls are extra long, with 440 sheets each, so you are paying £2.80 for the equivalent of eight rolls. "They work out at less than 16p per 100 sheets so these are great value. "The two-ply tissue didn't tear easily after being soaked in water and withstood a decent amount of pressure. "As an added bonus, they were the only roll in this test to come in paper packaging so they are a great eco choice too. My winner." Effectiveness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Total score: 10/10 Essential Waitrose Ultra Soft Bathroom Tissue £2 for 4 rolls 50p per 190 sheet roll (26.3p per 100 sheets) Lynsey says: "Waitrose came under fire recently for reducing the number of sheets in its roll from 240 to 190 and sadly, I don't think the quality is much cop either. "They felt soft and were embossed but the two-ply sheets were small and tore easily. "They were pretty absorbent but I would have expected better from the upmarket chain. Not a fan." Value: 2/5 Overall score: 5/10 How to bag a bargain SUN Savers Editor Lana Clements explains how to find a cut-price item and bag a bargain… Sign up to loyalty schemes of the brands that you regularly shop with. Big names regularly offer discounts or special lower prices for members, among other perks. Sales are when you can pick up a real steal. Retailers usually have periodic promotions that tie into payday at the end of the month or Bank Holiday weekends, so keep a lookout and shop when these deals are on. Sign up to mailing lists and you'll also be first to know of special offers. It can be worth following retailers on social media too. When buying online, always do a search for money off codes or vouchers that you can use and are just two sites that round up promotions by retailer. Scanner apps are useful to have on your phone. app has a scanner that you can use to compare prices on branded items when out shopping. Bargain hunters can also use B&M's scanner in the app to find discounts in-store before staff have marked them out. And always check if you can get cashback before paying which in effect means you'll get some of your money back or a discount on the item.
