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NHS Targeted Lung Health Checks in Hull

Good news, NHS Targeted Lung Health Checks are available in your area and are open to past and present smokers aged between 55 and 74, and who are registered with a local GP.

What is a Lung Health Check

A Lung Health Check consists of an initial phone consultation with a specialist nurse, who will ask you some questions about your breathing and overall lung health and about your lifestyle, family and medical history.

Following this, you may be offered an ultra-low dose CT scan to check for early signs of lung cancer or other lung diseases. If you are invited to have a scan this will take place in a mobile unit at a convenient location within the local community.

How to book

Clinics are taking place in a phased approach by GP practice (see our FAQs for more info). If eligible for a Lung Health Check, you’ll receive a letter from your GP inviting you to make an appointment, simply call the telephone number on your letter to book. Please do not turn up at the mobile unit without an appointment as we will be unable to see you.

What if I’m not eligible but have concerns?

Where is my nearest Lung Health Check mobile unit

The NHS Lung Health Check mobile unit will be located at different locations across the area to make it easy to access. It is currently located at Morrisons on Holderness Road, Hull HU9 3JA.

Whether you’re travelling by bus, car, or walking, information on how to get to Morrisons can be found here. Free car parking is available in the car park.

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Find out more

More information is available in this booklet.

An EasyRead version is also available.

If you require information in another language, please contact [email protected]

Take a look at our frequently asked questionsView our downloadable materials and leafletsFollow our simple steps for healthy lungs
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What if I’m not eligible but have concerns?

Targeted Lung Health Checks are being offered to past and present smokers aged between 55 and 74, and who are registered with a local GP. This is because research shows these people are most at risk of developing lung problems.

If you or someone you know doesn’t fit into the criteria for a Lung Heath Check but is worried about any of the symptoms below a GP appointment should be sought as soon as possible:

• A persistent cough or change in your normal cough
• Coughing up blood
• Being short of breath
• Unexplained tiredness or weight loss
• An ache or pain when breathing or coughing
• Appetite loss

Patient stories

Headshot of Catherine, a lung health check participant. She has long black hair and is smiling.

Catherine’s story

Catherine, a Hull resident and smoker, attended her appointment in July 2021. Here, Catherine tells us what happened next and why she's encouraging others to take part.

Catherine's story
Christine and Danny, two lung health check participants, sitting on a bench outside.

Danny and Christine's story

After their Lung Health Check appointments in January 2020, Danny was invited back for further investigation. Now, Danny and his wife Christine are telling their story to encourage others to attend.

Danny and Christine's story

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