Reviewed on : 20 May 2026

Reviewed by : Assistant GP Gateway Editor

Expires : 20 May 2028

Service Type – Remote Monitoring Service

The service is delivered by South Warwickshire GP Federation and Coventry & Rugby GP Alliance and operates 7 days a week, Mon-Fri 8am–6pm & Sat-Sun 9am-2pm

Service Overview

The Respiratory@Home Virtual Ward provides virtual monitoring and clinical support for patients with an acute respiratory illness or an exacerbation of long-term respiratory conditions i.e. COPD/asthma, using pulse oximetry where appropriate.

Patients must be registered with a Coventry & Warwickshire GP practice.

Service Description

This is a service for patients who:

• Have an acute exacerbation of long-term respiratory conditions
• Acute respiratory illness or infections
• Have suspected or confirmed COVID-19 (refer to Respiratory@Home Antiviral Delivery Unit)
• Do not require hospital admission or decline admission

Key features of the service:

• Virtual monitoring, usually for 7 days (longer if clinically indicated)
• Daily GP-led virtual ward round
• Care Coordinator support available Mon-Fri 8am–6pm & Sat-Sun 9am-2pm, 7 days a week
• Pulse oximeters supplied where appropriate
• Safety-netting advice and escalation guidance
• Daily contact from the Care Coordinator or self-monitoring with patient-initiated contact (pack-only monitoring)
• Monitoring and clinical oversight to support access to treatment where eligible and provide reassurance.

Patients are admitted following triage by General Practice, NHS 111, Community services, etc.
The triaging GP will explain the service, expectations, and next steps prior to admission

Admission criteria

Patients must meet the following:

• Aged 18 years or over
• At least one respiratory condition or illness.

Paediatric referrals: NOT accepted.

Referral Process

GP Referral

Complete the Respiratory@Home Referral Form and email to:
crgpa.respiratoryathome@nhs.net

Ensure your clinical system is updated with the latest referral form (blank or EMIS merge version).

Telephone Referral: via 07881 359254

Operating Hours

• Monday–Friday: 08:00–18:00
• Saturday–Sunday: 09:00–14:00

Supporting Documents

Respiratory@Home Referral Form v9 Apr 2026 – GP Gateway

Respiratory@Home Patient Pack v6 May 2026 – GP Gateway

Related Services

Respiratory@Home Antiviral Delivery Unit