Got a cough? Get a check
Published on 27/07/2026
People living in East Birmingham who have had a cough or any of the below symptoms for more than three weeks can now request a free chest X-ray without seeing their GP first.
The new self-request chest X-ray service launches on 3 August 2026 and is available at Washwood Heath Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC).
To be eligible you must be:
- aged 40 or over
- are registered with a GP in Birmingham or Solihull
- have not had a chest X-ray or CT scan in the last three months
- have had one or more of the following symptoms for more than three weeks:
- persistent cough
- shortness of breath
- chest pain
- fatigue or tiredness
- loss of appetite
- unexplained weight loss
- coughing up blood
- a new lump in your neck
Where to get your chest X-ray
Washwood Heath Community Diagnostic Centre,
4 Clodeshall Road,
Birmingham,
B8 3SN
Opening times:
Monday to Friday: 8:00 - 18:00
Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00
Sunday: CLOSED
There is no need to book an appointment or see your GP beforehand. Simply attend the centre with details of your registered GP practice.
Find out more
For full details about the self-request chest X-ray service, including eligibility information, visit the Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board website.
