BREATHE community respiratory service

BREATHE provides specialized treatment and support for patients with diagnosed respiratory conditions, operating seven days a week. Our multidisciplinary team ensures patient-centered care at accessible clinics throughout Barnsley, and we also offer home support when necessary. ### Services Offered: - **Early Supported Discharge**: Assistance following discharge from secondary care. - **Oxygen Assessment**: Long-term management and ambulatory oxygen needs. - **Nebuliser Management**: Support for long-term nebuliser therapy. - **Complex Case Management**: Tailored support for patients with challenging cases. ### Outcomes: Our primary objective is to optimize treatment while empowering patients to manage their conditions effectively. We aim to educate patients on recognizing changes in their health and understanding when to seek further assistance. ### Eligibility: We accept referrals for patients with the following respiratory conditions: - COPD - Bronchiectasis - Cancer (End of Life) - Pneumonia - Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (LRTI) requiring specialist input - Respiratory rehabilitation pathways (including COVID-19 management) - Other chronic respiratory conditions ### Exclusions: We do not accept referrals for: - Heart failure (unless requiring community oxygen assessment) - Acute chest infections - Pulmonary rehabilitation - Sleep-disordered breathing ### Referrals: Referrals can be made from: - A&E - Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) - Consultants - GP staff - Hospital staff - Other NHS services - Single Point of Access team To refer a patient, please call us at **01226 644575** or **03000 030 555**, or complete the Referral Form and email it to **RightCareBarnsleyIntegratedSPA@swyt.nhs.uk**. For more information, visit our [website](#). We encourage you to reach out for support or to refer patients who may benefit from our services.