Our service
We are a team of Respiratory and Oxygen Nurse Specialists, supported by an Assistant Practitioner and a team Administrator. We provide respiratory and oxygen services across West Norfolk for adults.
Who we care for
We assess, review, and offer advice to people living with respiratory conditions such as COPD, Bronchiectasis, and Interstitial Lung Disease. We also in-reach into the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn, to assess patients on the acute admissions wards and provide community follow-up once they are discharged.
Contact
Our service hours are 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays. A 24-hour answerphone is available 01553 613099.
Referral
To use this service, you will need to be referred by a health professional. This means you must see your doctor, nurse, health visitor, or midwife and they will send your details to our service. If you are already known to the Respiratory & Oxygen Team, you can contact the service yourself and provide your details. The service will then contact you to make an appointment or the next steps.
While you are waiting for an appointment
King's Lynn Breathe Easy patient support group
https://www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/help/support-network/kings-lynn-asthma-lung-uk-support-group
COPD Magazine: Breathe Well, Move More, Live Better
Online magazine for people with COPD providing support to self-manage breathing and physical activity.
https://www.ipcrg.org/copdmagazine
Carers Matter Norfolk
Support and advice for carers.
https://carersmatternorfolk.org.uk/
West Norfolk Walking for Health
Asthma and Lung UK
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Help with health costs
If you're referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme (HTCS). Find out more about the HTCS.