About the NHS Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) Programme
The TLHC programme targets those most at risk of lung cancer (age and smoking status).
People aged 55 – 74 and who have ever smoked will be invited to a free lung check with a lung nurse employed by Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital. Following the lung health check, those assessed as higher risk will be offered a low dose CT scan.
A lung health check is a simple check to find out how well your lungs are working.
Lung health checks are available to people aged 55-74 who have ever smoked.
If you are eligible, you will receive a letter from your GP inviting you to attend a lung health check. You are invited whether you feel fine or not.
If you have not received a letter, or are unsure if you are eligible, speak to your GP. If you are eligible, call 0151 254 3032 to make an appointment.
At a lung check:
- You'll have a virtual appointment with a nurse, either over the phone of a video consultation
- The nurse will ask you some questions about your breathing and about your overall lung health
- The nurse may also talk to you about having a lung scan to check for early signs of lung cancer
- You'll have plenty of time to chat to a nurse and ask any questions. You can bring a friend, family member or a partner with you on the day.
If you’ve been invited to a lung health check and have any questions or concerns, you can find more information here.
Videos:
Lung Health Check Peer Recommendation
Featuring feedback from others who have attended a lung health check.
You can find more videos on the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital's Youtube channel. (Clicking this link will take you to Youtube).
Looking after our lungs
Our lungs work hard every day, so it's important we look after them - particularly as we get older.
Lung health checks are a great way to make sure our lungs are working ok. But there are many things we can do to improve our lung health:
What vaccinations should I have to help my lungs?
Flu (influenza) and pneumonia
If you are over 50 or have a long-term condition, this annual injection protects you against the flu for one year. It does not protect against colds or other viruses.
The pneumonia injection protects you against the most common kind of pneumonia and is a one off injection.
Coronavirus
The coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine is safe and effective. It gives you the best protection against coronavirus.
You can book your appointment and find out more information on coronavirus here.
For more information on vaccinations, please ask your GP or practice nurse.
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Published on Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:48:12 GMT
Modified on Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:04:08 GMT