FINAL CALL FOR Lung Health Checks – the MOT for your lungs  

This year, some people aged 55-74 are being offered the new free NHS Lung Health Check. 

INVITATION LETTERS AND TEXTS ARE NOW BEING SENT OUT  

Run by specially trained nurses, they are an easy way to find out how well your lungs are working. If needed, you will get care and treatment to help breathe new life into your lungs. The checks are for people aged 55-74 who smoke or used to smoke.

You are invited whether you feel fine or not, and whether or not you have any lung problems.  Contact the surgery if you receive an invite and you will be offered a telephone appointment with the Lung health check team in the first instance.

The benefits of a lung health check are;

− It’s free

− It’s local and easy to get to

− You can talk through your questions

− There are no judgements on smoking

− You can find out about having a lung scan if you need one

What you’ll get at a lung health check

First you will be asked some questions about your breathing and about your overall lung health about your breathing, lifestyle, family and medical history. Height and weight measurements are also recorded.

Based on your answers, you may be invited for a simple lung scan. If you are not invited for a scan you will be discharged from the programme.

You’ll have plenty of time to chat to the nurse and ask questions. The lung health check will take 20 minutes.

A lung health check can help spot any problems early – often before you even notice anything is wrong.

If a problem with your lungs is found early, treatment could be simpler and more successful.

Your lungs work hard every minute of your life. As you get older it’s worth having them checked out.

CODE OF CONDUCT AND STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

We have recently had several incidents at the practice when patients have been rude and unreasonable towards our reception staff.

All our staff act under the direct instructions of the partnership and have clear guidelines for how our systems run and what they are permitted to do.

Unreasonable behaviour towards them will not be tolerated and may result in the responsible patients being removed from the practice .

 BEEN WAITING A LONG TIME FOR A HOSPITAL APPOINTMENT ?

The NHS My Planned Care website supports people waiting for a hospital appointment,
operation or treatment, and gives them advice and support while they wait. 
This includes access to average waiting times at their hospital and other useful advice and local services.