What is pulmonary rehab?
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an exercise and education programme for people who have chronic (ongoing) breathing problems. It can help improve your ability to function and enhance your quality of life.
Through the programme, you'll learn to manage your condition effectively and adopt healthier lifestyle habits.
What are the benefits?
There’s strong evidence that PR can:
- Improve breathlessness and make everyday activities easier
- Improve your fitness and strength so you can stay active for longer
- Boost mental wellbeing by reducing fatigue, anxiety and depression
- Help you understand your condition and how to manage it more effectively
- Lower the risk of hospital visits and reduce GP visits
- Improve overall quality of life and life expectancy.
"The course helped me get my confidence back, and I am enjoying going out for walks again with my family”– John, Hillingdon
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PR is designed for people with lung conditions who experience breathlessness that affects their daily activities, including those with conditions such as:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Bronchiectasis
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Asthma.
How do I get started?
If you think pulmonary rehabilitation could help you, speak to your GP or another healthcare professional about a referral to your local service. Local programmes are usually face-to-face, but home and online options are also available
For more information about your local programme, contact your local PR service directly:
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Area |
Contact Details |
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Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster |
Tel: 020 331 25795 |
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Hammersmith & Fulham |
Tel: 020 331 17161 |
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Harrow |
Tel: 0208 102 6179 Email: clcht.harrow.respiratory@nhs.net Opening times: Monday- Friday, 09.00-17.00 Address: Harrow Respiratory Service, Honeypot Lane Health Centre, 839 Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, HA7 1AT |
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Brent |
Tel: 02081 023 456 (Option 2 & Option 6) Email: clcht.brentcomrespiratory@nhs.net Opening times: Monday- Friday, 09.00-17.00 Address: Willesden Centre for Health & Care , Brent Respiratory Service, RM S80 2nd Floor, Robson Avenue , NW10 3RY |
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Ealing |
Tel: 03001 234 544 (available 24/7) Email: Ealingcommunity.referrals@nhs.net Address: Ealing Day Treatment Centre, Britten Drive, Southall, London, UB1 2SH |
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Hounslow |
Tel: 07484 913 795. Opening times: Monday- Friday, 09.00-17.00 Address: Hounslow Community Respiratory Service, Heart of Hounslow, 92 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EL. |
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Hillingdon |
Tel: 01895 828 851 Email: rbh-tr.harefieldpr@nhs.net Opening times: Monday-Friday, 08.00-16.00 Address: Harefield Hospital, Hill End Rd, Harefield, Uxbridge UB9 6JH |
Explore the leaflets below, available in multiple languages, to find out more about how PR can help you.
