The Targeted Lung Health Check programme moves to parts of Wythenshawe from January 2024. It will begin by offering Lung Health Checks to patients who are smokers aged 55-74 based at three GP practices in Wythenshawe in January and February. Then from April will be available to patients who are smokers aged 55-74 across other parts of Wythenshawe, Northenden, and Brooklands.
The aim of the programme is to detect lung cancer and disease early so that people can be treated sooner and more effectively – saving more lives. Lung cancer often has no symptoms in the earlier stages which can result in it not being found until the later stages when outcomes are less favourable.
As this is a new service, many patients may not be aware of its benefits. Catching lung cancer early can make all the difference and this programme has demonstrated that it is effective at diagnosing lung cancers at a much earlier stage.
Sharing the information in the attached briefing note in community locations or on social media will help spread the message about the programme.
Funding is also available through the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance for community engagement events in partnership with the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.
If you would like further information about the programme or have ideas about how to make the most of this opportunity for your local population, email Oliver Butterworth – TLHC Project Manager at: [email protected]
Visit the Targeted Lung Health Check Programme website here: https://mft.nhs.uk/lunghealthcheck/
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