ImpACT+
Coronavirus guidance
If you think you may have symptoms of Coronavirus, follow the national guidance and self-isolate for seven days. We have Introduced a number of measures and changes to help delay the spread of the virus and maintain essential health services for those that will continue to need them during these unprecedented times. If you, or a member of your family has tested positive for Coronavirus, please find resources to aid your/their recovery on our Coronavirus - Supporting your recovery page.
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
Useful services
Support groups for people living with a lung condition
British Lung Foundation - Breathe Easy support groups in the UK