BREATHE are a multidisciplinary team providing specialist treatment and support, seven days per week, for patients with a diagnosed respiratory condition. The service offers patient centred care in clinics around Barnsley to make it easily accessible and, if required, will support patients in their own home to manage their condition.
Why a professional should choose the service
The service will provide respiratory support for patients that require specialist input to manage their condition.
Support offered
- Early supported discharge and post discharge support from secondary care
- Oxygen assessment and long term management
- Ambulatory oxygen assessment
- Long term nebuliser management
- Complex case management
Outcomes
The main aim of the service is to optimise treatment and educate patients to manage their own condition. Patients should be able to recognise any changes in their condition and when they need to seek additional support.
Referrals accepted from
A & E, AHPs, Consultants, GP staff, GPs, Hospital staff, Other NHS services, Other Trust services, Single Point of Access team
Patients with the following respiratory conditions will be seen by the team:
• COPD
• Bronchiectasis
• Cancer – EOL
• Pneumonia
• LRTI with diagnosed respiratory condition or requiring specialist respiratory input.
• Respiratory rehabilitation pathways (including COVID management and rehabilitation)
• Other chronic respiratory conditions
Exclusion criteria:
- Heart failure (unless requiring community oxygen assessment)
- Acute chest infections
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Sleep disordered breathing
Referrals can be made by calling 01226 644575 / 03000 030 555
or by completing the Referral Form and emailing to: RightCareBarnsleyIntegratedSPA@swyt.nhs.uk