Our Respiratory@Home service supports and monitors patients with respiratory conditions while they remain in the comfort of their own homes. Our virtual ward offers an alternative pathway to hospital admission and provides a safe discharge option for patients who still need ongoing monitoring.
The process is simple and easy to follow. Once we receive a referral, we contact the patient directly to onboard them into the service. If clinically appropriate and needed we will send a pulse oximeter and an information pack in the post, explaining how to record and monitor their oxygen levels. This allows our team of care coordinators and GPs to have an overview of their readings and provide support throughout their time with us.
Referral criteria
Adults (18 years and over) with confirmed or suspected acute respiratory illness, including COVID, who are stable or improving but require ongoing monitoring that can be safely provided in their home or usual place of residence.
- Flu
- RSV
- COVID
- COPD exacerbation
- Asthma exacerbation
The referral process
Referrals are accepted from the following:
- GPs
- Self-Referrals
- Emergency Departments
- Ambulance/Maternity services
- 111
- Hospital respiratory wards
Referral forms can be found on GP Gateway Self-Referral Platform, www.selfreferral.happyhealthylives.uk.
You can contact the Respiratory@home service team via:
Email
crgpa.respiratoryathome@nhs.net
Phone
0788 135 9254
Phone lines are open between 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 2pm, Saturday and Sunday
Please be aware that we record most incoming and outgoing phone calls to ensure quality, and provide training.
Service provision
Coventry, Rugby, Warwickshire North, South Warwickshire places.