Leicester Hospitals Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department are proud to share that we have achieved PRSAS accredited status following a successful assessment in the summer of 2021. The accreditation scheme is supported by the RCP and recognises high quality and safe services.

Pulmonary and Covid Rehabilitation Information for Patients

How do you get onto a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme?

If you would like to join our pulmonary or breathlessness programme, your GP, Consultant or any health care professional will have to refer you. A referral form is available for them to download from this website.

If you are suitable for a rehabilitation programme you will be given the choice of attending face to face classes or doing the programme at home. Classes for pulmonary or breathlessness rehabilitation are held at Glenfield Hospital, Leicester General Hospital or NCSEM Loughborough University, or a local leisure centre.

If you are unable to get here for your in person appointment any other way, it may be possible to arrange hospital transport. The booking telephone number will be on your appointment letter; please note there are restrictions as to who is eligible to use this service.

If you enrol on to the programme you will be offered a choice of venues and times, which are outlined below.

How do you get onto a COVID Rehabilitation Programme?

If you would like to join our COVID programme, you will need your GP or HCP to refer you into the long covid service. 

If you enrol onto the programme, you will be offered a choice of venues and times outlined below.

The service operates Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. Individual assessments are available throughout the week, morning and afternoons.