Self-referral chest X-ray Pilot

Got a cough get a check. Any residents residing in Coalville that are over 40 and have had a cough or other symptoms can get a free chest x-ray by self referral.

Now live for Coalville residents

The Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland Integrated Care Board (LLR ICB), the University Hospitals of Leicester and the East Midlands Cancer Alliance (EMCA) are working together on the new Self-Referral Chest X-ray service pilot to improve diagnosis and access for patients.

Detecting lung cancer earlier means that patients can receive further specialist tests and timely treatment to help prevent the cancer from spreading or advancing to a higher stage.

Earlier detection of lung cancer saves lives.

 

Initially the new Self-Referral Chest X-ray service pilot is currently only available to patients registered at GP practices in Coalville, these practices are:

  1. Broom Leys Surgery
    Broom Leys Road,
    Coalville,
    Leicestershire,
    LE67 4DE

  2. Long Lane Surgery
    Beacon House Long Lane,
    Coalville,
    Leicestershire,
    LE67 4DR

  3. Whitwick Road Surgery
    Whitwick Road
    Coalville
    LE67 3FA

Who is eligible?

The Self-Referral Chest X-ray service is a new initiative, launching on 4 November 2024. It has been developed to provide Coalville residents the opportunity to self-refer themselves to have a Chest X-ray to determine if they potentially could have lung cancer without needing to be seen by their GP first.

To be eligible for the Self-Referral Chest X-ray you must:

  • Be aged 40 or older
  • Registered with a GP practice in Coalville (must be one of the practices listed above).
  • And have not had a chest X-ray in the last three months.


If you have had one or more of the following symptoms for more than three weeks:

  • Loss of appetite or weight
  • Chest pain
  • Fatigue or tiredness
  • Cough
  • Difficulty in breathing

How do I self-refer?

If you meet the eligibility criteria, please call: 0116 2588765 and select option 5. Telephone lines are open between 9am & 5pm Monday-Friday.

Trained operators will guide you through the next steps and will be able to confirm if you are eligible for a free chest X-ray as part of the pilot programme. They will book you in for your chest x-ray if you are eligible, please have a pen and paper available to write down your appointment details.

If you have any lung cancer symptoms and your symptoms continue for three weeks or more and reside outside the Coalville area, please contact your GP practice, or call NHS 111 for support and guidance.

Where to go for a chest X-ray - if eligible

You can only attend for an X-ray with an appointment booked by our operators. Please do not go to an X-ray clinic without an appointment. 

If it is confirmed by our operators that you are eligible for free chest X-ray as part of the self-referral pilot,  you will be offered a chest  X-ray appointment at one of the following locations of your choice:

  • Coalville Community Hospital
  • Glenfield Hospital
  • Leicester Royal Infirmary
  • Leicester General Hospital
  • Loughborough Hospital
  • Oakham Hospital
  • Melton Hospital
  • St Luke’s, Market Harborough
  • Hinkley Hospital (not currently available).

What happens after you have your X-ray

  • Your chest X-ray will be checked by a specialist.
  • The specialist who looks at your chest X-ray may arrange for another test. You would be contacted directly by the hospital to arrange this if required.
  • Your X-ray report should be with your GP practice within 1-2 weeks.
  • You can contact your GP practice to check the results of your chest X-ray.

 

If you have persistent or worsening symptoms, please contact your GP practice or NHS 111.

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