Refer to a PR Class
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible for Pulmonary Rehabilitation if you meet one of the following criterias:
You have a confirmed diagnosis of COPD or other chronic respiratory diasease
You have MRC score of three or more (see below)
| Grade | Impact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Not troubled by breathlessness except on vigorous exertion |
| 2 | Short of breath when hurrying or walking up inclines |
| 3 | Walks slower than contemporaries because of breathlessness, or has to stop for breath when walking at own pace |
| 4 | Stops for breath after walking about 100 m or stops after a few minutes' walking on the level |
| 5 | Too breathless to leave the house or breathless on dressing or undressing |
and / or
You have either recently had an exacerbation of COPD requiring a hospital admission or your functional baseline has significantly altered and is not following the expected recovery path.
Exclusion Criteria
Certain other medical conditions may be unsafe or prevent you from programme participation. This service is not suitable for people who require diagnosis or who have cognitive issues, limited mobility due to musculoskeletal / neurological issues or unstable cardiovascular disease.
I confirm I do not have an of the exclusions listed above and I am motivated to attend the group classes