Community Respiratory service
This webpage contains information on our Community Respiratory service.
Service overview
The Community Respiratory service offers a range of support for patients who have a confirmed Respiratory diagnosis and advice to other healthcare professionals.
Our aim is to deliver the highest quality Respiratory Care each patient. We work with patients to maintain their independence through self-management. We aspire to treat every patient with compassion, respect and provide excellence in care.
Respiratory Service inclusion criteria
- Patients aged 18 years and over
- Has a Surrey Downs GP
- Confirmed Respiratory condition: COPD, Asthma Bronchiectasis and Lung Fibrosis
Respiratory Service exclusion criteria
- Suspected Cancer
- Suspected / or active TB/COVID
- Haemoptysis
- Acute, abnormal changes on Chest X Ray or CT Scan
Locations
We offer Clinic appointments at Leatherhead Community Hospital, Molesey Community Hospitals and Dorking Community Hospital, as well as providing home visits for those that meet the criteria.
Who will I see?
The team consists of Specialist Respiratory Nurses, Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation Assistants who may be involved in your care.
How to refer (information for healthcare professionals)
A referral will need to be completed by a healthcare professional.
Please complete the GP referral form and send to our Single Point of Access, information on this process can be found below.