Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Barking & Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge (BHR)

What is pulmonary rehabilitation? 

Pulmonary rehabilitation is an exercise and education programme for patients with chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, bronchiectasis, and pulmonary fibrosis.

What are the benefits?

Pulmonary rehabilitation is one of the most effective treatments for people with long-term lung conditions. It will not heal your lungs, but it can help you to:

  • feel less breathless
  • improve your ability to do day to day tasks and activities that are important to you
  • reduce your risk of being admitted to hospital
  • improve your general health and fitness level
  • increase your confidence and quality of life
  • understand your lung condition and how to manage it
  • meet others living with a long-term lung condition.

What happens in the pulmonary rehabilitation programme:

  • Once referred, you will have an initial assessed with the team. You must not attend pulmonary rehabilitation unless you have had an assessment.
  • If you are suitable for the programme, you will be placed on the waiting list for your preferred venue.
  • The programme consists of two sessions a week for six weeks.
  • Each session is around two hours (exercise and education).
  • You will be re-assessed at the end of the course.

How can I join?

If you would like to attend, please ask your GP or other healthcare professional to refer you to your local pulmonary rehabilitation team.

Find your local pulmonary rehabilitation service

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Barking and Dagenham

Five Elms Medical Practice, Five Elms Rd, Dagenham, RM9 5TT

Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:30am, 11:30am

Phone: 0300 300 1763
Email: respiratoryBD@nelft.nhs.uk

Havering

Harold Hill Health Centre, Gooshays Dr, Romford, RM3 9SU

Mondays & Thursdays: 2–4pm
Tuesdays & Fridays: 10am, 11am
Tuesdays & Fridays: 2–4pm

Phone: 0300 300 1551
Email: hav.respiratory@nelft.nhs.uk

Redbridge

Community Health & Social Care – Seven Kings, Aldborough Rd North, IG2 7SR

Mondays & Wednesdays: 9:30am, 10:45am

Phone: 0300 300 1826
Email: redbridgeLTC@nelft.nhs.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Class locations and times may change. Contact the service directly for the most up-to-date information.