NHS Lung Cancer Screening is now available across Greater Manchester.

It’s for people who…

  • Smoke or used to smoke
  • Are aged 55-74
  • And registered with a GP practice in Greater Manchester.

You’ll be sent an invitation by post or text message when the mobile clinic is in your area.

If you’ve previously had an invitation but not attended and would like to, we can arrange a new appointment for you. Please call on 0161 529 0900 to book an appointment.

Did you know?

Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer in the UK. It is commonly diagnosed too late, due to there often being no symptoms at the earlier stages. Attending a Lung Health Check can help find issues early, often before symptoms occur.

Lung Health Checks are offered to people aged 55 to 74 who are current or former smokers.

To date more than 1,800 people have been diagnosed with Lung Cancer earlier after taking part in the NHS Lung Cancer Screening in the Greater Manchester area.

Overall, 4 million people have been invited for a lung health check across the country.

Lung Health Check
Patient Stories

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Lung Cancer Screening

Older asian man looking at his phone whilst sat at a kitchen table. Tagline says: You find 20 mins for your phone, find it for your lungs instead.

Life can be busy. But you can get your lungs checked in the time you might spend scrolling on your phone. It’s dead easy. There’s flexible appointments 6 days a week.

So if you’ve ever smoked and are aged 55 to 74, NHS Lung Cancer Screening is here for you.

Older lady in yellow dressing gown drying her hair. Tagline says: Young at heart, old enough to get your lungs checked.

You still feel young. You want to enjoy life. You might think lung health checks aren’t for you. But if you’ve ever smoked and are aged 55 to 74, it’s worth getting your lungs checked.

Chances are everything’s fine, but it’s best to know, and catching anything early makes all the difference. It only takes 20 minutes. 
NHS Lung Cancer Screening is here for you.

Older man holding a golf club having just played a shot. Tagline says: Quit smoking years ago? Your lungs still deserve a check.

You might feel fine and be quite active. Maybe you quit smoking years ago. But feeling fine doesn’t always mean all’s well, so it’s still worth getting your lungs checked. It only takes 20 minutes.

If you’ve ever smoked and are aged 55 to 74, NHS Lung Cancer Screening is here for you.

Your questions answered

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I have a few questions about the Lung Health Check, who do I need to speak to?

Please call the appointments line on 0161 529 0900 and the team will be able to assist.
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Will I see a Doctor for my Lung Health Check?

The Lung Health Check will be carried out by a Specialist Lung Nurse.
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Do I have to come into hospital for my Lung Health Check?

No, the Lung Health Check will be done in a community setting in a conveniently located location such as a supermarket car park/football ground.
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Will I have a CT Scan?

You will only have an ultra-low dose CT scan if the findings from the Lung Health Check assessment, completed by the nurse, find you are at higher risk and would benefit from a CT scan.

Please do not be concerned as only a small number of people who have a scan require any further investigation.

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If I have a CT scan how long will I have to wait for the results?

We will aim to send your results to you within 4 weeks. We may call you to provide your results over the phone if necessary.
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I have never smoked myself but have been heavily exposed to passive smoking, can I have a lung health check?

No.

However, if you are concerned about your breathing please contact your GP.