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Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Coventry and Rugby)

  

Pulmonary rehabitation services for Coventry and Rugby COPD patients

Reviewed on : 21 Apr 2026

Reviewed by : GP Gateway Editor

Expires : 21 Apr 2028

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Coventry Guidance  

Pulmonary rehabilitation

For patients with COPD and who are likely to benefit from pulmonary rehabilitation

Inclusion criteria: 
  • Diagnosed moderate, severe or very severe COPD with an MRC 3 – 5
  • Hard copy of most recent spirometry
  • Motivated to take part in the Programme
Exclusion criteria (ACSM 2010):
  • Any medical or psychiatric problems which severely restrict exercise or compliance with the programme
  • Unstable angina
  • Uncontrolled atrial or ventricular arrhythmias
  • Severe or symptomatic valvular stenosis or regurgitation
  • Third degree atrioventricular block (without pacemaker)
  • Resting systolic BP >200mm Hg or resting diastolic BP > 110mm Hg
  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Metabolic conditions such as acute thyroiditis, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, or hypovolemia
  • Active pericarditis or myocarditis
  • Decompensated Heart Failure
Location:

Atrium Health, Unit 1 Watch Close (off Spon Street), Coventry, CV1 3LN

Available for patients across Coventry & Rugby (but transport is not available from Rugby)

Benefits for patients:
  • Feel less breathless and understand condition better
  • Improve confidence and coping strategies
  • Help recognise and cope with chest infections
  • Learn about drugs and inhalers and ensure they are working
  • Improve walking distance and stamina
Session times

The class runs on Monday and Thursday afternoons, 13:30-15:30

Most patients attend twice per week but there is some flexibility

It is run in small groups and each session is split into 2 parts:

  • 13:30—Informal discussions/talks on a variety of topics to help you learn more about your lungs, breathing, and treatment
  • 14:30—Exercise in a safe environment with health professionals on hand to help

Atrium has started a Vascular and a Heart Failure Group offering a more functional, strength and balanced based class for more significantly disabled patients

Referrals

The Pulmonary Rehab referral form is available to download – see link right

Referrals cannot be accepted without a confirmed COPD diagnosis -full referral criteria are explained on the form

Email completed forms: covprreferrals@uhcw.nhs.uk

 

Rugby & South Warwickshire Guidance  

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