Our service
Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes are designed for people with a diagnosed respiratory condition such as COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung diseases and asthma who are beginning to experience limitations in everyday activities because of breathlessness. Pulmonary rehabilitation concentrates on improving physical fitness, quality of life and confidence for those living with long-term lung disease.
Sessions are led by our pulmonary rehabilitation team who are there to help encourage individuals to progress and achieve manageable goals and provide education to promote self-management of their condition. The programme also offers an opportunity for support from others living with long-term respiratory conditions.
Face-to-face programmes are held at two venues in Norfolk. The service is run by a multi-disciplinary team including respiratory physiotherapists, respiratory nurses, occupational therapists and technical instructors. There are other programme options available such as a virtual programme (held online) and a home-based and app-based programme, although we encourage attendance at a face-to-face programme where possible.
Each course consists of a pre-course assessment, six consecutive two-hour sessions twice a week for up to 12 people and a final discharge assessment. Patients are given an individual exercise programme to continue at home and lung health education in a group as well as individual advice.
Topics covered include:
- Introduction to pulmonary rehabilitation
- All about the lungs - how do your lungs work?
- Managing breathlessness
- Changing health behaviours
- Getting the best from your respiratory medications
- Managing exacerbations and chest clearance
- Wellbeing and relaxation
- Energy conservation
- What to do when your breathing gets worse, self-management advice
- Healthy eating
- Social connections
- Community support and benefits
- Maintaining fitness after the programme
- Exercise and educational resources
Who we care for
Patients with a diagnosed respiratory condition such as COPD, bronchiectasis, interstitial lung diseases and asthma
Contact
Claire Budrey, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Nurse Lead
Maxine Wadsworth, Pulmonary Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Lead
Clair Proffit, Clinic Administrator
Kelling Hospital, Old Cromer Road, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
Tel: 01263 710585
Email: pulmonary.rehab@nchc.nhs.uk
Venue Details
Kelling Hospital, Old Cromer Road, High Kelling, Holt, Norfolk, NR25 6QA
Queen’s Hill Community Centre, Poethlyn Drive, Queen’s Hill, Costessey, Norwich NR8 5BP
Spooner Row Village Hall ,Station Road ,Spooner Row ,Wymondham NR18 9JR
Useful links
Asthma + Lung UK (useful resources and support available)
Local respiratory support groups and singing groups
Active Norfolk (general advice on staying active)
Active Norfolk (specific advice on getting active with a lung condition)
Information and support for carers
Help with health costs
If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS). Find out more about the HTCS.
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