Videos by Newcastle Gateshead Lung Health Check. If you're a smoker, or have ever smoked, aged 55 to 74, you can expect a letter from your GP inviting you to a Lung Health Check. Run by specially-trained nurses, lung health checks aim to find out how well your lungs are working and spot problems early.
If a friend or family member has been coughing for three weeks or more, encourage them to contact their GP practice. ๐๐ฒ
It's probably nothing serious, but it could be a sign of cancer.
Early diagnosis and treatment of cancer can save lives. โ
โกIf you receive a letter for a #NHSLungHealthCheck, don't ignore it.
To learn more about Newcastle Gateshead Lung Health Checks ๐ https://nenc-newcastlegateshead.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/lung-health-check/
To learn more about cancer symptoms ๐ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms
#HelpUsHelpYou
If a friend or family member has been coughing for three weeks or more, encourage them to contact their GP practice. ๐๐ฒ It's probably nothing serious, but it could be a sign of cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment of cancer can save lives. โ โกIf you receive a letter for a #NHSLungHealthCheck, don't ignore it. To learn more about Newcastle Gateshead Lung Health Checks ๐ https://nenc-newcastlegateshead.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/lung-health-check/ To learn more about cancer symptoms ๐ nhs.uk/cancersymptoms #HelpUsHelpYou
Make sure we don't miss you! ๐๐ฌ We work with GP practices across Newcastle and Gateshead to invite people who are eligible for a Lung Health Check. ๐ซ๐ This means that if you're not registered as a smoker or ex-smoker on your GP patient record, then we may not know to invite you for a Lung Health Check. ๐ญ If you're unsure if your patient record is up to date, check next time you contact your GP practice. โ
Have you been invited for an NHS Lung Health Check? ๐ซ Not sure what it's all about? ๐ค This animation explains what a Lung Health Check is and how important it is. โ https://nenc-newcastlegateshead.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/lung-health-check/
Have you been invited for an NHS Lung Health Check? ๐๐ซ Not sure what it's all about? This animation explains what a Lung Health Check is and how important it is. ๐
Have you been invited for an NHS Lung Health Check? ๐ซโ Not sure what it's all about? ๐ค Listen to Audrey's story ๐
If a friend or family member has been coughing for 3๏ธโฃ weeks or more, encourage them to contact their GP practice. ๐ It's probably nothing serious, but it could be a sign of cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment of cancer can save lives. โผ๏ธ Cancer signs and symptoms ๐nhs.uk/cancersymptoms #HelpUsHelpYou #LungCancerAwarenessMonth
Itโs never too late to quit smoking and you can see some of the benefits within just 2๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ minutes. Just watch this video to see how quickly your body recovers. ๐คฏ ๐ https://www.freshquit.co.uk/
Have you been invited for an NHS Lung Health Check? ๐ซโ Not sure what it's all about? ๐ค ๐ฃThis animation explains what a Lung Health Check is and how important it is. https://nenc-newcastlegateshead.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/lung-health-check/ ๐
Have you been invited for an NHS Lung Health Check? ๐๐ซ Audrey from Newcastle had her check and she's pleased she did. ๐
Did you know lung cancer often doesnโt show symptoms until the later stages? ๐ซ ๐ Weโre offering Lung Health Checks to spot issues early, often before you notice any symptoms, allowing us to take fast action and save more lives. ๐ ๐ฃVisit https://nenc-newcastlegateshead.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/lung-health-check/ to find out more.
Did you know quitting smoking is proven to reduce anxiety and stress and can improve your mood after just six weeks? ๐ฎ๐ You can make quitting less stressful with the right support. ๐ฅ Visit ๐https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/
When Audrey from Newcastle was invited for an NHS Lung Health Check, she first thought it was too good to be true. ๐ฎ๐ค After having the check, Audrey now has peace of mind and urges anyone else invited for Lung Health Check "do not ignore your letter, have the check". ๐๐
Had an NHS Lung Health Check and you've been asked to go for a CT scan? ๐ซ Don't worry, Audrey has some words of reassurance๐ฃ๐
Are you registered with Saville Medical Group or Beacon View GP? Right now we are inviting patients between the age of 55-74, who are registered as smokers or have ever smoked, for an NHS Lung Health Check. ๐ซโ If you receive a letter from us, don't ignore it. ๐๐ Lung Health Checks can help to identify problems before symptoms occur. ๐
Have you been invited for an NHS Lung Health Check? ๐ซ Not sure what it's all about? ๐ค This animation explains what a Lung Health Check is and how important it is. ๐ ๐https://nenc-newcastlegateshead.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/lung-health-check/
Itโs never too late to quit smoking and you can see some of the benefits within just 2๏ธโฃ0๏ธโฃ minutes. Just watch this video to see how quickly your body recovers. ๐ซโ ๐https://www.freshquit.co.uk/
If youโve had a cough for 3๏ธโฃ weeks or more, contact your GP practice. ๐งโโ๏ธ Itโs probably nothing serious, but it could be a sign of cancer. If it is cancer, finding it early makes it more treatable and can save lives. ๐ For more information on symptoms ๐https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cancer/symptoms/ #HelpUsHelpYou