You may be aware of recent comms on the radio/press/online that the above screening programme was being rolled out in Canterbury.

Well,  it is being rolled out in stages.  South Canterbury Practice populations will be invited to attend the free screening in this current stage.

You may be aware of recent comms on the radio/press/online that the above screening programme was being rolled out in Canterbury.

Well,  it is being rolled out in stages.  South Canterbury Practice populations will be invited to attend the free screening in this current stage.

Our Practice is located in the Canterbury North Section and it is anticipated that we will be going live in Autumn/winter 2025. Watch this space!

All paitents aged 55-74 with a smoking history will be invited by SMS/Email nearer the time.

• If you are unsure if the practice has your smoking status history (no matter how long ago or how brief the smoking period might be) please use out contact us form to help us upate your record. Include your full name/DOB and correct mobile/email address details.
• Please confirm is current smoker if so how much?
• Are you an ex - smoker ? what did you smoke IE Cigarettes/cigars etc & when did you stop ??
• Have you never smoked ?? we still need to know

Lung Cancer Screening Programme, recommended for individuals aged 55-74 with a history of smoking. Screening can help detect lung cancer early,

The East Kent Hospital Trust Lung Cancer Screening Team may contact you soon with more information when the Canterbury North area goes live this autumn.

Please click here: Lung Cancer Screening | Services | East Kent Hospitals to learn more.