Breathe better - do more (Pulmonary Rehabilitation after a hospital stay)
Patient Information Leaflet
Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) after a hospital stay
This leaflet is for people who have recently had a flare-up of their lung condition and have been in hospital.
It explains what the 'Breathe better, do more' PR programme is and how it can support your recovery.
Coming home from hospital can feel like a relief, but also uncertain.
You might be wondering how long recovery will take, what will happen, and how to feel more like yourself again?
PR is the next step to help you regain your strength and confidence.
Why does this matter after a flare-up?
- A flare-up (also called an exacerbation) is when your lung condition suddenly becomes worse.
- Even after treatment, your body may feel weaker and daily tasks can feel harder.
- Starting this programme within four weeks of leaving the hospital can help you recover faster and stop you from needing to go back.
How can it help?
- We will work with you to help you feel more confident in managing your breathlessness.
- You will learn to notice the warning signs of a flare-up, so you can get help quickly.
- We will share practical tips for managing your energy levels while you are recovering.
Scan to watch a video about PR: Pulmonary Rehabilitation in north east London - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8nctAF6Kg8
What is 'Breathe better, do more'?
It is a free group exercise programme that is tailored to help people manage their lung condition and feel more confident every day.
- You will be supported by specialist physiotherapists who run the programme, with help from specialist nurses.
- You will have a full assessment before you start. This helps make the programme fit your needs and deals with any of your concerns.
- In this time, we will work with you to plan the sessions to suit your goals and your ability.
- It focuses on your whole wellbeing, not just your lungs. The goal is to help you feel safer, stronger, and more in control of your health.
- The free programme is for six weeks, two sessions a week and each session last for 90 minutes.
- The team can discuss what works best for you based on any other commitments you may have.
- You will also hear advice and tips from professionals and others in the group about living well with a lung condition.
- Many people feel unsure about joining a group, but they often leave feeling more hopeful, stronger, and understood.
Where and when?
Whittington Hospital Magdala Avenue, London, N19 5NF
Tel: 020 7272 3070
Bus Routes: 143, 210,263, 310, W5
Hornsey Central 151 Park Road, London, N8 8JD
Tel: 020 3074 2799
Bus Routes: W7
Next steps
Speak to the Respiratory Team (Doctor, Nurse or Physiotherapist) about:
Any concerns or queries you may have in taking part.
Getting referred to the programme.
Get this information in other languages
(692)1 Italiano, Polski, Af-Soomaali) This link will take you to our PR web page, which has the option to automatically translate into different languages:
For more information visit: Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) I Asthma + Lung UK
Contact our service
Call us: 0203 074 2563 or email: whh-tr.pulmonaryrehab@nhs.net