Mobile Lung Cancer Unit, Greater Manchester

Hope for Tomorrow

What

Mobile lung assessment unit providing health checks and screening services to eligible people. This is to assist the NHS plan to improve early detection and survival for those diagnosed with cancer. The service aims to detect abnormalities and lung cancer presence leading to a simpler and more successful treatment plans. The lung unit aims to bring cancer services closer to cancer patients in their local communities. See website for more information.

Where

Operating throughout Greater Manchester, visiting Oldham, Failsworth, Kingsway and the Etihad Stadium. Staying on location for six weeks or more, depending on demand

Who

People who are either smokers or ex-smokers aged between 55 and 74 years old in the Greater Manchester area, who have been referred for lung health checks on board the unit. Patients will be invited for a lung health assessment from the NHS letting them know that the unit is in their area

Last updated 04/12/2025 by Cancer Care Map