Oxford University Hospitals is taking part in the national Targeted Lung Health Check programme which includes a free drop-in session next week.

People aged between 55 and 74 who smoke, or who have ever smoked, are invited to take part in a free lung health check without needing an appointment next week.

Lung health check teams from Oxford University Hospital will be at Tesco Extra on Lockheed Close in Banbury’s Old Retail Park to offer on-the-spot in-person lung health checks between 8.30am to 5.30pm from Monday, July 15 to Friday, July 19.

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Teams will also be on hand to offer advice and help on stopping smoking, as well as follow-up CT scans if needed.

The Targeted Lung Health Check gives current and past smokers the chance of having lung conditions detected and treated earlier.

Liz Gamlen, programme manager for Targeted Lung Health Check at Oxford University Hospitals, said: "Early diagnosis is a key part of treating lung conditions, and this programme is designed to check those most at risk of developing lung illnesses earlier when they're much more treatable and outcomes are better.

"Anyone eligible is welcome to pop by Tesco and have a chat and a check – it doesn’t take long and is painless."

This programme has been developed as part of the NHS Long Term Plan.

For more information on the Targeted Lung Health Check programme, please visit www.ouh.nhs.uk/tlhc