The Respiratory Physiotherapy Service is responsible for individuals diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
The service exists to assess, treat, and educate patients in the management of breathlessness and sputum clearance.
The patient has an initial assessment by one of the team’s specialist clinicians. This is usually carried out in the patient’s home. They will then, as appropriate, be provided with one-to-one advice/treatment.
At any stage of the service, patients can be signposted, where necessary, to other healthcare providers for any other identified need.
Supporting literature or advice leaflets can be supplied to support our interventions.
Referrals are accepted from:
Referral forms are accepted via the operations centre LHNT.LCHSreferrals@nhs.net.