Currently, Lung Health Checks are being offered to people between the ages of 55 and 74, who are current or former smokers.
You can only book a lung health check if you have received a letter inviting you for a telephone appointment.
There are two main stages to a Lung Health Check appointment. The first is an assessment with a health professional and the second, if you are eligible, is a CT scan of the lungs.
A Lung Heath Check is a free MOT of the lungs. It finds out how well your lungs are working and aims to rule out any serious conditions.
A computerised tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed images of your lungs to check for the early signs of lung cancer.
Yes, it is safe. A CT scan works by using a safe low dose of radiation to make a correct diagnosis.
There are three possible results from your Lung Health Check and CT scan: No Problems Found, Referral To Your GP or Further Tests
After you get your invitation letter, if you have any questions that are not answered on these pages or in the patient information booklet sent with your letter please contact us
