Lung Cancer Screening is coming to Prestwich – January 2026
The Lung Health Checks will be available to people who are current OR former cigarette or shisha smokers aged 55-74 and based at the following groups of GP practices (Primary Care Networks):
Prestwich PCN:
- Fairfax Group Practice M25 1BT
- St Gabriel’s Medical Centre M25 0HT
- Greyland Medical Centre M25 1NL
- Whittaker Lane Med Centre M25 1EX
- The Birches Medical Centre M25 2GN
- Longfield Medical Practice M25 1BT.
An NHS mobile clinic will be based at Tesco Prestwich, Valley Park Road, Manchester M25 3TG from 5 January 2026.
The lung health checks are being rolled out based on where they are needed most. This is organised via individual Primary Care Networks (groups of GP surgeries at a time) at a time across Greater Manchester.
Lung Health Checks have already been offered to eligible people registered with a GP practices in Whitefield, Radcliffe and Bury. People who were invited previously who didn't attend the first time can always rebook by their appointment by calling 0161 529 0900. Newly eligible patients will be invited by the programme team at a later date.
The programmes is being rolled out across Greater Manchester to ensure that all eligible participants are invited. People who are not registered with the practices listed but who meet the eligible criteria (aged 55-74 and past or current smokers) will receive an invitation once the Lung HealthCheck comes to their PCN.
In the meantime, if these people have any concerning symptoms, they should speak to their GP who will be able to refer you for tests if needed. You can readabout symptoms of lung cancer here.
