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Services

Respiratory

Our integrated respiratory care service is dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals with respiratory conditions, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other related illnesses. Through integrated care, education, and timely interventions, Led by Alison Somers (Integrated Respiratory Practitioner) and Respiratory Consultants Dr Brammer and Dr Chohan, we aim to achieve the following:

  1. Reduce Respiratory Urgent Care Admissions and Readmissions
    To focus on proactive care and early intervention to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, ensuring patients receive appropriate care before their conditions escalate.
  2. Reduce Avoidable Admissions and Support Individuals at Home
    The goal is to maintain patients in their preferred place of residence, minimising unnecessary hospital admissions while ensuring they receive the necessary care and support at home.
  3. Enhance Respiratory Care Education for Health Care Professionals
    To provide targeted training and resources for healthcare professionals, focusing on areas such as inhaler techniques, management of acute exacerbations, and best practices in respiratory care to improve patient outcomes.
  4. Facilitate Timely Discharge
    Aim to reduce hospital stays through effective discharge planning, ensuring patients receive appropriate care after leaving the hospital and return to their communities in a timely manner.
  5. Integrated Care Across Primary, Community, and Secondary Services
    The service is designed to seamlessly integrate primary, community, and secondary care services, ensuring smooth transitions and comprehensive care coordination. This integration is supported by shared patient records and strong communication channels across all care settings.
  6. Provide Advice and Guidance Through E-Referral and Community CPT Support
    Offering expert advice and guidance through electronic referrals and telephone contact with Community Partnership Teams (CPT) to ensure consistent support for healthcare professionals and patients alike.
  7. Coordinated Health and Social Care for Older Adults
    For older patients with respiratory conditions and multiple comorbidities, we coordinate care through dedicated care coordinators and practice MDT processes to ensure a holistic approach to both health and social care.