Pulmonary rehabilitation is a 6 week programme of exercise and education. It is run by the Community Cardiorespiratory Service for adults with long-term breathing conditions, such as: 

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Chronic asthma
  • Bronchiectasis
  • Interstitial lung disease 

The programme takes place at different venues across the county. 

Before you start, you will have an assessment appointment. You will also have a review appointment after you finish the programme. 

What pulmonary rehabilitation aims to do 

Pulmonary rehabilitation can help to: 

  • Reduce breathlessness 
  • Improve your fitness and muscle strength 
  • Improve your quality of life 
  • Increase your energy levels 
  • Help you understand your breathing condition better 
  • Support you to manage your condition with more confidence 
  • Help your body fight infections 
  • Improve your general wellbeing 

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a proven treatment for people with long-term breathing conditions. Research shows it can be very effective. 

Accessing our service

Referrals can be made by GPs, practice nurses, community matrons, consultants, hospital respiratory nurses and other health professionals.

Service opening hours

Nottingham North and East

  • The Grove, Farleys Grove, Hucknall, NG15 6FG - Monday and Wednesday, 2pm to 4pm.
  • Daybrook Baptist Church, Mansfield Road, Daybrook, NG5 6AA - Monday and Friday, 10am to 12pm.
  • Park House Health and Social Care Centre, 61 Burton Road, Carlton, Nottingham NG4 3DQ - Tuesday 10am to 12pm and Friday, 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

Rushcliffe

  • Keyworth Village Hall 32 Elm Avenue, Keyworth, NG12 5AN - Tuesday, 1.15pm to 2.45pm and Thursday, 10am to 11.30am.
  • Lutterell Hall, Church Drive, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY - Tuesday and Friday, 9.45am to 11.15am.
  • Lings Bar Hospital, Beckside, Gamston, West Bridgford, NG2 6PR - bespoke courses.

Nottingham West

  • The Nuthall Temple Centre, 44 Nottingham Road, Nuthall, NG16 1DP - Wednesday, 9:45am and Friday, 12.30pm.
  • Beeston Youth Community Centre, W End, Beeston, NG9 1GL - Tuesday 2.30 - 4pm Thursday is 13.30 - 4pm.

Mid Nottinghamshire (Mansfield and Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood)

  • Ashfield health and wellbeing centre, Portland Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield,NG17 7AE - Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am to 11am and 10.30am to 12pm (class times may alter).
  • Mansfield Community hospital, Stockwell gate, Mansfield, NG18 5QJ - Tuesday and Thursday, 1.30pm to 3pm.
  • Salvation Army centre, Mead Way, Balderton, Newark NG24 3GA - Tuesday and Thursday, 10am to 11.30am.
  • St Paulina's church hall, Church circle, Ollerton NG22 9SZ - Monday and Wednesday 10:30am to 12pm.

Bassetlaw

  • Pulmonary Rehab Gym, Retford PCC, Retford DN22 7XF
    • Mondays and Thursdays - 1pm to 2.30pm.
    • Tuesdays and Fridays - 11am to 12.30pm and 1pm to 2.30pm.

Contact us

This service covers 5 teams who all have different contact details, all referrals should come from a health professional.

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