Respiratory services in Ayrshire and Arran are transforming. The vision is for people to be in the driving seat of their own care, self-managing and able to access and work with a range of services that enable them to live as full a life as possible at home, using technology and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) where possible and appropriate.
Here you’ll find useful, reliable information to help you learn more about your condition and support you to self-manage.
You can also find information on our NHSaaaRespiratory Facebook page or @NHSaaaRespiratory on Twitter.
All of the information is also available on our Ayrshire & Arran COPD app.
Details on how to download can be found on our Ayrshire & Arran COPD App page.
Respiratory Conditions
COVID-19
If you are recovering from COVID-19 click the link below for useful information and tips. The guidance is suitable for those who have had COVID-19 both in the community or in an acute setting and covers information and videos on managing breathlessness, coughing, tiredness, anxiety, activity and return to work
COVID-19 – Helpful recovery information and tips
Self-management, health and wellbeing – information to help you live well
- Self management and how it can help you
- Smoking information, advice and support
- Better Health Hub – help for people to live healthy lives
- Mental Wellbeing
- Money and fuel bills advice
- Keep active with a lung condition
- Coughing and Chest Clearance Techniques
- Diet and nutrition
- Social isolation and loneliness
- Local services to help you live well
- NHS Inform – Scotland’s national health information service
Getting the most from your health and care appointments
- Your Respiratory Review – preparing for, and getting the most from your review
- Getting the most from your health and care appointments