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ImpACT+

We are a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) made up of respiratory specialist nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and consultants working at place level across Southern Derbyshire.

We aim to reduce the future burden of respiratory disease to objectively support diagnosis, educate, and respond to the holistic needs to people at risk of or with lung conditions.

Service changes during COVID-19

The ImpACT+ service for respiratory patients has made a number of changes to its operation at London Road Community Hospital in Derby in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The service is now offering a ‘Virtual Ward’ model, which will facilitate quicker and more supported discharges for patients admitted with respiratory symptoms.  Patients need to be safe for discharge (ie able to cope at home), alert with no confusion, and have access to a telephone.  Home oxygen and nebulisers can be given if needed.

Suitable patients groups include:

  • Recovering COVID-19 patients
  • Acute exacerbations of COPD
  • Acute exacerbations of Asthma
  • Acute exacerbations of Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • Acute exacerbations of Bronchiectasis

Potential patients are assessed on the ward and discussed with a Respiratory Consultant before being accepted. Once discharged, patients are assessed with a combination of home visits and phone calls for up to a two-week period.

For further information, please contact the ImpACT+ Team on telephone: 01332 7 88225 (Lung-Line option available 8.30am – 4.30pm, seven days a week), or email dhft.impact-plus@nhs.net.

Contact and find us

London Road Community Hospital

London Road
Derby
DE1 2QY

Telephone: 01332 788 225

Email: dhft.impact-plus@nhs.net

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