Domiciliary Home Visiting Service
Respiratory Service
Domiciliary Home Visiting Service
We provide access to services for adults with a confirmed respiratory diagnosis. We aim to deliver active care delivered within the patient's home environment by a specialist multidisciplinary team.
Domiciliary Home Visiting Service
The domiciliary home visiting service provides access to services for adults with a confirmed respiratory diagnosis.
We aim to deliver active care delivered within the patient's home environment or clinical setting by a specialist multidisciplinary team.
Inclusion criteria
The domiciliary home visiting service accept referrals for patients aged 17 years and over with the following conditions:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Bronchiectasis.
- Chronic asthma.
- Interstitial lung disease.
Currently, we do not provide an oxygen or a non-invasive ventilation service; please refer to secondary care for assessment and ongoing treatment.
The key objectives of the service are to:
- Provide specialist care to adults of 35 years or over of the above respiratory conditions, using a multidisciplinary approach.
- Prevent hospital admissions and ensure prompt, optimal management and integrated care for all patients in line with evidence-based guidance.
- Improve symptom control, function and quality of life for all patients with the disease.
- Co-ordinate with all disciplines across the care pathway to ensure integration and effective communication with GP services, secondary care providers and social services as appropriate.