Haringey Community Health Services
Community Respiratory Team
About Our Service
This is a multidisciplinary team that provides specialist respiratory service for adults requiring respiratory intervention in the community. The service is mainly for clients diagnosed with COPD but may provide respiratory review for other respiratory clients.
The following services are provided by the team:
Spirometry
Spirometry and reversibility testing, and routine measurement of FEV1. This is provided in various GP surgeries and in client’s homes for house bound clients
Home Support Service
For patients with severe respiratory problems needing additional clinical support and advice at home, from a multidisciplinary team. Aiming to prevent admissions, and manage exacerbations at home when possible.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme
8 week exercise and education programme (twice weekly for 2 hours). This programme is for people whose daily activities are limited by breathlessness and improves their fitness and ability to Self-manage. It is provided by a specialist respiratory physiotherapist with support from the multidisciplinary team which includes psychology, dietetics, Occupational therapist and a chest physician.
Referrals can be completed by using the SAP form and sent to the central referral point at St Ann’s Hospital.
Who is eligible
- Clients in the community who need spirometry test to confirm diagnosis of COPD
- People who have had at least two exacerbation/ admissions within six months
- Clients with COPD who are disabled with breathlessness and have significant reduction in activities of daily living
How to access service
Referrals from hospital consultants and Haringey GPs
Directory
Adults and Older People - Community Services Directory
Where to find us
Community Respiratory Team
L1 St Ann's Hospital
St. Ann's Road
N15 3TH
t: 020 8442 6144 or 07976 741776
f: 020 8442 6588
