The NHS Targeted Lung Health Check service has undergone a revamp. The programme is now known as Lung Cancer Screening.
The name change came into effect on 1st February, 2025.
While the name and logo are different, nothing else has changed. The Lung Cancer Screening programme's aims are still to help diagnose lung cancer and other respiratory diseases earlier, when treatment may be simpler and more successful.
Why has the name changed?
When the new name was rigorously tested alongside other new suggestions (as well as the previous name), 'Lung Cancer Screening’ consistently outperformed the rest.
Suggested names that included the word ‘cancer’ were best at facilitating understanding of what the programme was for.
NHSE also found that people were more likely to want to take part when they felt that they had a clearer understanding of the programme.
With that in mind, the previous name may have acted as a barrier to uptake, as it was less clear at communicating the purpose of the programme.
When will it change?
The new name can be used from 1st February 2025. The previous name cannot continue to be used after 31st March 2025.
What is available to support the change?
New branding has been developed to implement the name change.
Updated materials are available, including:
- invitation letters
- leaflets
- logo
Please contact the Lung Cancer Screening team at hnyicb-ery.lunghealth@nhs.net for more information.
In addition, the Cancer Alliance is busy updating the website and associated comms materials.