Hampshire respiratory service gains national accreditation

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 12:17 · Archive

The North and West Hampshire Community Respiratory Service has received national accreditation for the quality of care it provides. The service, part of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, was recognised through the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS), which highlights services meeting high standards of patient care, safety and experience.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a six-week programme of exercise and education designed to help people with long-term lung conditions who are limited by breathlessness. Following an initial assessment at the end of April 2026, the team strengthened various aspects of the service, including exercise classes, patient assessments and referral processes. These improvements led to national accreditation in August 2026.

Alaine Brooks, community respiratory service lead, said: 'We are delighted to have achieved this accreditation. It reflects the hard work of our team and our commitment to continually improving the care and support we provide for patients living with respiratory conditions.' Patients have praised the changes. One patient, Nikki, said: 'The layout of the class is better and gave us more opportunity to build friendships. I feel this is a really important service.'

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Hampshire respiratory service earns national accreditation for quality of carePulmonary rehabilitation is a six-week programme of exercise and education to help people with long-term lung conditions who are limited by breathlessness.Andover Advertiser · 5 Nov, 12:00
Hampshire respiratory service earns national accreditation for high-quality carePulmonary rehabilitation is a six-week programme of exercise and education to help people with long-term lung conditions who are limited by breathlessness.Basingstoke Gazette · 5 Nov, 12:00

In this story: North and West Hampshire Community Respiratory Service · Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust · Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme · Alaine Brooks · Hampshire

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