Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a collection of lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic asthma.
NHS Birmingham East and North offers screening clinics to help aid diagnosis of COPD. It also offers clinics to review patients with COPD.
As part of the self-management programme patients are given care plans.
Who can use the service
COPD and respiratory patients. The service is available if you are registered with GPs in the NHS Birmingham East and North area. See: are you a patient covered by NHS Birmingham East and North?.
How to use the service
You can be referred to our service through your GP or other healthcare professional. You can also contact us direct to discuss any issues you may have.
Where we provide the service
We offer the service at the Partners in Health Centre, Yardley, and Hawthorns Surgery, Sutton Coldfield.
Clinics are provided in GP surgeries and health centres across the NHS Birmingham East and North area.
When we provide the service
Opening times: 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, including bank holidays.
Contact details
Tel: 0121 465 2692
Head of service
Jayne Youdan – COPD Service Manager
Tel: 0121 465 2650
What if I can’t use the service?
Contact us for advice, or ask your GP about other services. NHS Direct may also help.
What to expect when you attend for the first time
At your visit, you will undertake a screening process to aid diagnosis. Once diagnosed you will be offered a full consultation.
How you can look after yourself
If you smoke, stop. We will give you further advice specific to your circumstances when we see you.
Useful links
- British Lung Foundation
- GP Notebook: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- HealthTalkOnline – patients’ experiences of various conditions
- NHS Choices: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- NHS Evidence: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease search
Comments and complaints
Contact Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Trust for patient feedback and complaints.
