Mid Notts Cardio Respiratory Service

We are a community-based service providing multidisciplinary, evidence-based support for patients with diagnosed respiratory conditions. We have three teams:

1. Specialist community respiratory nurses
2. Home oxygen assessment and review
3. Pulmonary rehabilitation

Our specialist nurses support people with long-term respiratory conditions, including:

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Bronchiectasis
• Chronic asthma

We carry out a full respiratory and holistic assessment. This means we look at your breathing, general health and daily needs.

We help you to:

• Understand your condition
• Manage symptoms at home
• Improve your quality of life

We tailor care to your stage of illness and personal needs. Our nurses work closely with GPs, practice nurses, hospital respiratory teams and other community services. This helps make sure your care is joined up and centred around you. We can also help you access other support services if needed.

Home oxygen team 

The home oxygen team provides specialist assessments for people who may need oxygen at home. This includes:

• Long-term oxygen therapy
• Portable (ambulatory) oxygen
• Oxygen for cluster headaches

We check whether oxygen is needed and make sure the right type is prescribed. Our work follows national BTS guidelines. The aim is to support safe oxygen use and improve quality of life.

Pulmonary rehabilitation team

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a programme that helps people with certain lung conditions feel stronger and more confident.

The programme includes:

• 12 sessions over 6 weeks
• Group or supervised exercise
• Education about managing your condition

The sessions are led by specialist physiotherapists. They carry out a full assessment and support you to exercise safely. You will also learn practical ways to manage breathlessness and daily activities. The programme follows BTS guidelines and is based on strong evidence.