Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service provide a programme of education and exercise for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 

COPD is an umbrella term for people with emphysema or chronic bronchitis which reduces the airflow to the lungs.   It is a very debilitating disease and often leaves people housebound.

The team provide rehabilitation courses which teach clients how to increase their exercise capacity, improve walking distance, cope with breathlessness, reduce fatigue, depression and anxiety, and overall help to better manage periods of panic more effectively.

They also provide the patient with the skills and knowledge to best self manage their condition to reduce inappropriate admissions to hospital. 

The Pulmonary Rehabilitation course consists of an 8 week group programme delivered in a friendly supportive atmosphere and includes:

• An exercise programme, carefully tailored to each individual.
• Advice on lung health and coping with breathlessness including practical application
• An in depth education programme

The team currently accept referrals from Consultants, Allied Heath Professionals, GPs, Practice Nurses & Community matrons.

Where We Are

There are currently 4 pulmonary rehabilitation groups on every week.  Please see below for locations including days and times.

Tunstall Floral Hall
Tunstall Park,
Off Greenbank Road
Tunstall

Monday & Thursday
10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Willfield Community College
Lauder Place,
Off Beverley Drive,
Bentilee

Wednesday & Friday
9:30am to 11:30am

Assessments are all undertaken at:

Hope Centre
Garth Street,
Hanley

Monday   10:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday  1:00pm to 3:00pm
Thursday 10:00am to 12:00pm
Friday      1:00pm to 3:00pm