If you're eligible, you'll receive a letter or phone call inviting you to take part from your GP or local NHS provider.

The first step is a telephone assessment with a specialist nurse or healthcare professional to assess your smoking history, breathing, general health, and any lung-related symptoms. If you're at higher risk of developing lung disease, you'll be invited for a face-to-face lung health check.

If you're at higher risk of developing lung disease, you'll be invited for a face-to-face lung health check.

If necessary, you may be offered a low-dose CT (LDCT) scan, a painless and quick scan that takes a detailed image of your lungs. This scan can help detect lung cancer at an early stage, often before symptoms appear.

A specialist team will review your results and if no concerns are found, you’ll be reassured and may be invited for a future lung health check. If anything unusual is detected, you may be referred for further tests or specialist care. In some cases, small lung nodules (tiny spots in the lungs) may require follow-up scans over a period to monitor any changes.

If you're a smoker, this is also an opportunity to receive free NHS smoking cessation support to help you quit for good. If you receive an invitation, we encourage you to book your free check as soon as possible - it could save your life.