Lung Cancer Screening
An NHS Screening Service
The NHS Lung Cancer Screening programme is available for people aged 55 to 75, who have smoked in their lifetime.
In partnership with the NHS, InHealth is a provider of Lung Cancer Screening across the UK.
How it works
Where eligible, you will be sent a letter inviting you for a telephone appointment where you’ll be asked some questions about your smoking history and general health. You may then be invited to a lung health check with a Nurse. NHS lung health checks are completely free and will be offered 7 days a week, including evenings. They take place in convenient community locations such as supermarkets and sports venues, making it as easy as possible for you to attend.
The lung health check will be conducted by specialist nurses. You’ll be asked some questions about your breathing and overall health. The nurse will measure your height and weight, they may even test your breathing. If a problem with your breathing or lungs is found, early treatmentYour lungs work hard every minute of your life as you get older. It’s worth having them checked out. could be simpler and more successful.
Why it’s important
Dr Kofi Nimako, lung specialist at East Surrey Hospital, explains how Lung Cancer Screening appointments are helping to diagnose lung cancer earlier
Locations
Dudley
Coventry & Rugby
Tameside & Glossop
Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon & Gloucestershire (SWAG)
Kernow
Frimley
East Lancashire
Brighton and Hove, Crawley & Hastings
Portsmouth, Fareham & Gosport
Tees Valley
Swindon
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (including Mansfield and Ashfield)
North East London
Birmingham & Solihull
West London
Sandwell & West Birmingham
East & North Herts
