The Community Respiratory Service is made up of health care professionals who specialise in providing services for people with chronic respiratory diseases. This service is available for any adult who is over 18 years, who lives in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset area and is registered with a GP from these areas.
Who is this service for?
What we do
Our advice and guidance service are staffed by specialist nurses and physiotherapists for healthcare professionals, including those working in general practice, care homes, the ambulance service and 111. Queries could include such issues such as a deteriorating NEWS score, managing acute breathlessness, oxygen weaning, management of COPD and non-compliance with medication.
I’m a clinician – how do I make a referral to this service?
Healthcare professionals can call the dedicated advice and guidance line, available Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm.
See the BNSSG REMEDY Respiratory Service page for further details.
Community Respiratory Team
0300 124 5909 – for Pulmonary rehabilitation and Home oxygen queries
0333 230 1471 – Advice and guidance for healthcare professionals only
Other contact information
Email: sirona.respiratory@nhs.net
Opening hours
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm.
