This four-week self-management programme is for those affected by non-malignant respiratory diseases, supporting them to self-manage their symptoms such as fatigue, anxiety and breathlessness, by providing coping strategies, information and support from a multidisciplinary team.

The programme also offers additional education for carers, and the opportunity to have a nurse led advance care planning discussion. For the first time, this programme will be offered after an initial face to face clinic assessment as a virtual programme accessed online, so participants will need to have access to the internet and use of a computer or internet enabled mobile phone.

To refer a patient for this programme, please email our Community Team on R-H.communityteam@nhs.net or call: 01803 210811.
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Respiratory Self Management Programme

Thank you to St Christopher’s Hospice for allowing us to provide these videos for our patients and families:

Managing Breathlessness: Breathing

Managing Breathlessness: Functioning

Managing Breathlessness: Thinking

Managing Breathlessness: Attacks and Panic

Relaxation Resources as part of our Respiratory Self Management Programme

Week 1 - Progressive Muscle Relaxation +

Week 2 - Journey through the body in the mind's eye +

Week 3 - Relaxation and Visualisation +

Week 4 - Three Minute Breathing Space and Meditation for Breathlessness +

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