We aim to provide high quality patient centred care, encourage self-management, and promote a healthy lifestyle.

Key telephone numbers

0208 970 8315

Clinics

Queen’s Hospital, Bluebell A Ward: Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm

King George Hospital, Gentian Ward: Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm

We provide the following services:

• Inpatient assessment
• Supported early discharge
• NIV (Non-invasive ventilation) service
• Ward based spirometry
• Home visits
• Smoking cessation
• Nebuliser service
• Outpatient clinics
• Outpatient oxygen clinic
• Admission avoidance

Key staff

Clinical lead: Dr Rajesh Banka

Respiratory matron: Linda Davies

COPD nurses, King George Hospital: Jane Elflain, Denise Smith and Bernadette Hawkes

COPD nurses, Queen's Hospital: Richard Colclough and Kelly Farrell
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an exacerbation?

An infected or non-infected flare up when symptoms get worse

How do I get a nebuliser?

A formal assessment by COPD team. Patients usually have to buy their own machine.

What is the exercise programme?

An eight-week exercise/lifestyle programme to improve quality of life.

Can it be cured?

Although you cannot be cured, effective treatment can slow the progression of the disease and improve your symptoms and quality of life.