What to expect
If you are eligible, you will receive a letter or text message inviting you for an initial Lung Health Check.
The initial assessment will take place over the phone with a health professional. During the initial Lung Health Check, you will be asked some questions about your breathing, overall lung health, lifestyle and family and medical history.
Based on your answers a risk assessment will be carried out and if your score means that you are at a higher risk of Lung cancer you will be invited to a face-to-face assessment with a Specialist Lung Health Check Nurse.
At this appointment additional checks will be carried out and you will then normally be offered a low dose CT scan.
Location and contact details
In West Suffolk, invitations and Lung Health Checks are provided by Suffolk GP Federation.
Contact details
The scans will take place at the New Community Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket or in Bury St Edmunds at the West Suffolk Hospital.
- Suffolk Federation of Practices:
- 01473 372947
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Address:
West Suffolk Hospital,
Hardwick Lane,
Bury Saint Edmunds,
IP33 2QZ- Address:
Newmarket Community Hospital,
Exning Rd,
Newmarket
CB8 7JG
Stop Smoking Information
Many people who have been smoking for years and who have tried to quit multiple times have successfully stopped smoking with support. If you do smoke and would like to stop, there are friendly, free, and local stop smoking services waiting for you to get in touch.
West Suffolk stop smoking support
Website: Feel Good Suffolk Stop Smoking
- Phone number:
- 0345 603 4060
- Email:
- [email protected]