COPD Community Respiratory Service: CNWL

Camden
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The COPD Community Respiratory Service provides spirometry for diagnosis, pulmonary rehabilitation for individuals with COPD and other chronic lung diseases, and supports home oxygen therapy use. It also offers home visits for COPD self-management and respiratory clinics for patients with symptoms that deteriorate beyond primary care management.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • aged 18+
  • registered with a Camden GP
  • confirmed diagnosis of COPD (for home pathway management).

Exclusions

Not suitable for those who:

  • require full pulmonary lung function testing for diagnosis
  • assessment for complex interventions such as type 2 respiratory failure or hypercapnia, assessment for lung volume reduction interventions.

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Complete the Camden Integrated Adult Community Services - CNWL referral form (attaching any relevant discharge, outpatient reports or recent spirometry) and email to the Camden Central Access Team: camdenreferrals.cnwl@nhs.net

Where to find the form

  • Camden Global Documents > Adult & Elderly Services

Please note: Any incomplete referral forms will not be accepted and will be returned to the referrer.

Review date: Saturday, 02 May 2026