A team of health professionals support all participants through this programme.
Support services
Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes can be assessed at a range of locations, including community centres, leisure centres and hospitals.
Please contact your GP or practice nurse to review what supported services are available within your area.
Radcliffe Borough Football Club
Stainton Park, Colshaw Close East, Radcliffe, M26 3PE
Class times:
Tuesdays 10am to 11.30am
Thursdays 10am to 11.30am
Contact Details:
t: 01706 283 503
e: Bury-CommunityRespiratoryService@nca.nhs.uk
St Johns Church Hall
St. Johns Church Hall, Parkinson Street, Bury, BL9 6NY
Class times:
Tuesdays 1.15pm to 2.30pm
Thursdays 1.15pm to 2.30pm
Contact Details:
t: 01706 283 503
e: Bury-CommunityRespiratoryService@nca.nhs.uk
Bolton One
Moor Lane, Bolton, BL3 5BN
Class times:
Monday 1-3pm and Thursday 10-11.15am
Tuesday 10am-12noon and Thursday 1-2.15pm
Tuesday 11am-1pm and Thursday 2.30-3.45pm
Contact numbers:
PR administrative assistant: 01204 390 024
Bolton One Thoracic Reception: 01204 463 515
Stannycliffe Social Centre
Stannycliffe lane, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2PB
To commence 4th April 2024
Class times:
Mondays 1.30pm to 3:00pm
Thursdays 10-11.30am
Contact Number:
0161 763 8525
Castleton Community Centre
Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 3AF
Class times:
Tuesdays 1.45pm to 3.15pm
Thursdays 1.45pm to 3.15pm
Temporary Change – Current venue at Castleton community centre undergoing refurbishment. Temporary relocation (12 months) to local Mayfield rugby club. Building works to commence beginning April 24.
Contact Number:
0161 763 8525
Rochdale Infirmary
HMR Community Services Hub , Quay Street, Rochdale, OL12 0NB
Class times:
Wednesdays 1.30pm to 3pm
Fridays 10am to 11.30am
Contact Number:
0161 763 8525
Royton Leisure Centre
Byron Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6QZ
Contact Number:
0161 627 8522
Honeywell Centre
Hadfield St, Hathershaw, Oldham, OL8 3BP
Contact Number:
0161 770 2155
Salford Sports Village
Littleton Road, Lower Kersal, Salford, M7 3NQ
Class times:
Mondays at 1:15pm – 2:30pm
Thursdays 11:00am – 12:15pm
Contact Number:
0161 206 3159
Worsley Leisure Centre
Bridgewater Road, Worsley, Manchester, M28 3AB
Class times:
Tuesdays 2pm – 3:15pm
Fridays 1:45pm – 3:00pm
Contact Number:
0161 206 3159
The Rainbow Rooms Community Centre
273 Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester, M30 0QN
Class times:
Wednesdays 1:15pm – 2:30pm
Fridays 10:45am – 12pm
Contact Number:
0161 206 3159
Life Leisure Brinnington Park
Northumberland Road, Brinnington, Stockport SK5 8LS
Class info:
Classes are on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons
Twitter account is
@RehabStockport
Arthur Greenwood Centre
Arthur Greenwood Centre, Hipley Close, Woodley, Stockport SK6 1ES
Class info:
Classes are on Tuesday & Friday mornings
Twitter account is
@RehabStockport
Ashton Primary Care Centre
193 Old Street, OL6 7SR, ground floor, Brown Area
Class info:
Classes are available on Monday’s, Tuesdays, Wednesday’s and Fridays
Times:
First exercise class: 1 – 2pm
Education class: 2-2:30pm
Second exercise class: 2:30 – 3:30pm
Glossop Primary Care Centre
George Street, Glossop SK13 8AY
Class times:
Tuesday: 9:45 – 10:45 am
Thursday: 9:45 – 10:45 am
Contact Number:
0161 342 7041
PR team lead:
Paul Wike
North Manchester General Hospital
Delauneys Road, Crumpsall, Manchester M8 5RB
Class info:
Classes are on various days; contact the ARAS Team for further information.
Contact Number:
0161 720 4709
North City Family and Fitness Centre
Upper Conran Street, Harpurhey, Manchester M9 4DA
Class info:
Classes are on various days; contact the ARAS Team for further information.
Contact Number:
0161 720 4709
East Manchester Leisure Centre
189 Grey Mare Lane, Beswick, Manchester M11 3ND
Class info:
Classes are on various days; contact the ARAS Team for further information.
Contact Number:
0161 720 4709
Arcadia Leisure Centre
Yew Tree Ave, Levenshulme, Manchester, M19 3PH
Class times:
Monday 1pm – 3pm
Fridays 1pm – 3pm
Contact Number:
Moss Side Leisure centre
Moss Lane East, Hulme, Manchester, M15 5NN
Class times:
Tuesdays 1pm -3pm
Thursdays 1pm -3pm
Contact Number:
0161 276 6035
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Therapy Services, Unit 1 Gymnasium, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9WL
Class times:
Monday 1pm – 3pm
Thursday 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Contact Number:
0161 276 8963
Ivy Church
97 Barlow Moor Rd, Didsbury, M20 2GP
Class times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.15pm – 2.45pm
Assessments run here on Thursday mornings
Contact Number:
07884 753800
Woodhouse Park Lifestyle Centre
Portway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 1QW
Class times:
Assessments run here on Fridays.
Contact Number:
07884 753800
Wythenshawe Forum
Forum Square, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 5RX
Classes times:
Mondays and Wednesdays 1.15pm – 2.45pm
Contact Number:
07884 753800
St Albans Church Hall
2 Lindsell Road, West Timperley, Timperley, Altrincham, WA14 5NX
Class times:
Mondays 10:15 am – 12pm
Fridays 10:15 am – 12pm
Contact Number:
0161 549 6570
BeActive Urmston
Kingsway Park, Urmston, Manchester, M41 7FJ
Class Info:
Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
Contact us for more info regarding class times
Contact Number:
0161 549 6750
Partington Community Centre
Partington, Manchester, M31 4FY
Class Info:
Tuesday’s & Thursday’s
Contact us for more info regarding class times
Contact Number:
0161 549 6570
Robin Park Leisure Centre
Lorie Drive, Newton, Wigan, WN5 0UL
Class times:
Tuesday 10.45 -12
Fridays 10.15-11.15
Contact Number:
0300 707 1170
Leigh Sports Stadium
Sale Way, Leigh, WN7 4JY
Class times:
Tuesdays 1.30-3:00pm
Thursdays 1.30-3:00pm
Contact Number:
0300 707 1170
Chest Clearance Outpatients
Providing specialist assessment for patients who struggle with sputum clearance.
t: 01706 283 503
e: Bury-CommunityRespiratoryService@nca.nhs.uk
Speech and Language Therapy
Assessing and treating adults with a wide range of communication and swallowing difficulties in a variety of settings
w: www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
t: 0161 206 0576
e: E-Buryadultsalt@nca.nhs.uk
Adult Community Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy provides assessment, treatments and rehabilitation for adult patients in the Borough of Bury living with a physical disability and/or long-term condition.
w: www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
t: 0161 724 2083
e: adultoccupationaltherapybury@nca.nhs.uk
Bury Live Well Service
Providing ongoing support to local residents, including exercise classes, smoking cessation, eating well, living with long-term conditions and reducing alcohol intake.
w: www.bury.gov.uk
t: 0161 253 7575
Staying Well Team
We help patients identify what is going well and what is not going as well, by using the Quality of Life tool to provide ongoing support at home.
w: www.bury.gov.uk
t: 0161 253 5151
Healthy Minds
Offering support and treatment for those who experience symptoms such as difficulty sleeping, low mood, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of low self-worth or panic attacks. We can also help you to cope with the effects of a long-term health problem
w: www.penninecare.nhs.uk
t: 0161 253 5258
Bury COPD Specialist Nurses
Nursing service providing advice, education and support for adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
w: www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
t: 01706 283 502
Nutrition and Dietetics
The community dietetic service provides nutritional assessments and advice on appropriate diets for specific clinical conditions to adults.
t: 0161 206 0573
Pennine HOS-AR (Oxygen Assessment Service)
The oxygen service assesses and reviews patients who require oxygen at home for a range of respiratory conditions.
Adult Care
Wide range of support for adults living in Bury
t: 0161 253 5151
e: contactadultcareservices@bury.gov.uk
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group
w: www.boltonpulmonaryfibrosis.org
c: Steve Milward
t: 0120 439 7804
e: admin@boltonpulmonaryfibrosis.org
Bolton Respiratory Support Group (BRSG)
c: David Ball
m: 079 7439 3323
e: ball.david@icloud.com
Bolton leisure
Get ready to start your fitness journey today. Find out more:
w: www.boltonleisure.com
t:0120 433 4477
Bolton Community and Voluntary Services
Working together to develop a diverse, strong and effective voluntary and community sector in Bolton.
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
Yourtrust
Living Well Service
Weight management, smoking cessation, lifestyle support, getting more active.
ThinkingAhead – IAPT Service
Thinking Ahead provide free NHS psychological therapies to help who are feeling distressed by difficult events in their lives as well as people with common mental health difficulties.
Circle
Learning new things, and enjoying your hobbies and interests with others in the local community.
w: www.hmrcircle.org.uk
t: 0800 112 3440
t: 01706 751 165
Volunteer Driver Service
An affordable transport service for adults (aged 50+ / or vulnerable adults) who are unable, or find it difficult, to use public transport.
w: www.hmrcircle.org.uk
t: 0800 032 0868
Oxygen Assessment Service
Pennine Oxygen Service
t: 0161 922 3175
t: 0161 627 8522
Adult Care Services
w: www.rochdale.gov.uk
e: Adult.care@rochdale.gov.uk
t: 0300 303 8886 – Mon to Fri 8.30am to 4.45pm
t: 0170 651 7771
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
REACH
Reach is a specialist class tailored for those referred with Cardiac or Pulmonary conditions. A safe, friendly and effective class to help you get active.
Healthy Minds - Talking Therapy
Healthy minds offer support and treatment for those having difficulty sleeping, low mood, depression, stress, worry or anxiety, feelings of hopelessness or panic attacks.
CURE team
The CURE Team offers support to help people quit smoking
w: www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
t: 0161 778 5782
Your Health
Supporting residents of Oldham, and those registered with an Oldham GP, to get more active, eat healthier, manage their weight, drink less alcohol and stop smoking. We offer realistic and practical support for people to make life long healthy behaviour changes.
w: www.yourhealtholdham.co.uk
t: 0161 960 0255
Or text OLDHAM to 62277
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
Active Lifestyles
After completion of these classes a referral can be made to the Active Lifestyles Team to help maintain progress made during the programme.
w: www.salfordcommunityleisure.co.uk
Citizens Advice Salford
Providing advice for the Salford community.
Health Improvement Connect
Providing one-to-one tailored support and group-based activities to help you improve your health and wellbeing.
Nutrition and Dietetics (Northern Care Alliance)
Providing nutritional assessments and advice on the appropriate diet for specific clinical conditions to adult patients, carers/relatives. We aim is to provide nutrition support and help patients follow their diet in a manageable and practical way.
w: www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
t: 0161 206 4256
e: salford.dietitians@nhs.net
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
Life Leisure
Designed to help inactive people with chronic mild to moderate medical conditions become and stay more physically active whilst benefiting and improving their health.
Self-referral form: www.secure.refer-all.net
Stockport Healthy Minds
Face-to-face or telephone support and treatment for people over 16 registered with a Stockport GP.
t: 0161 716 5640
Complete the online form below or speak to your GP to access this service:
Stockport Psychological Wellbeing Service - SelfHelp
Offers one-to-one support and structured courses for anyone experiencing common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
Online referral form: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
w: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
t: 0161 480 2020
Stockport eTherapy Service - SelfHelp
If you are struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, panic or sleep-related problems, you can access quick and confidential support through our range of online, interactive eTherapy programmes.
w: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
t: 0161 480 2020
Healthy Stockport
Encourages healthy living by providing you with the information and support that’s best suited to your needs.
t: 0161 474 3141
Xpert Patients Programme
Free 6 week courses for people living with long-term health conditions as well as Xpert Diabetes Courses for people living with type 2 diabetes
t: 0161 835 6689
Continence
Offers full assessment for all adults with any continence problem, then treats or manages their problem Monday to Friday 08:30-16:00
t: 0161 835 6476
Getting Care and Support
You can request support from the social care team if you have a physical disability, illness or mental health condition; you’re frail; you’ve had an accident or fall; you’re recovering after a stay in hospital, or you have caring responsibilities.
t: 0161 217 6029
t: 0161 217 6024
Equipment and Adaptations
The Local Authority’s equipment and adaptations service supports adults with a disability, illness, injury, or sight or hearing loss. They provide a range of equipment to help you live safely at home.
The Prevention Alliance
Providing support for anyone vulnerable due to their health, well-being or situation.
t: 0161 474 1042
If you are deaf, please text 07539 468 560
Signpost for Carers
Confidential information and support to unwaged carers in Stockport
w:www.signpostforcarers.org.uk
t: 0161 442 0442
Stockport Triage Assessment & Referral Team (START)
Stockport Triage Assessment and Referral Team (START) offer advice and referrals for a range of lifestyle areas. We can offer you free, confidential, and local support if you live, work or are registered with a GP in Stockport.
t: 0161 474 3141
A Better Life (ABL)
For support quitting smoking or weight management
t: 0161 870 6492
Stockport Car Scheme
Stockport Car Scheme is a local registered charity for Stockport residents who struggle to use public transport. Registered volunteers can take you shopping, to day centres, care homes or to medical appointments.
w: www.stockportcarscheme.org.uk
t: 0161 476 2812
Ring and Ride
Accessible, low-cost transport door-to-door for up to 6 miles in the GM area
w: www.tfgm.com/public-transport
t: 0161 200 6011
Travel Vouchers
If you cannot use ordinary buses because you’re registered blind or have serious mobility problems, GMPTE sells travel vouchers for accessible bus services or taxis and free Metrolink/rail.
Local Link
Offers a flexible bus service for local journeys; you can book your journey from 1 hour to 7 days before you travel.
w: www.tfgm.com/public-transport
t: 0161 244 1000
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
Live Active
Additional services available to Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients via onward referral/signposting
w: www.activetameside.com
t: 0161 366 4860
e: liveactive@activetameside.com
Be Well Tameside
Providing mental health, learning disability, and autism services to people across Greater Manchester and beyond.
Action Together
Connecting you to community groups, activities and organisations that could support you in improving your health, well-being and social connections
w: www.actiontogether.org.uk
t: 0161 830 6833
e: socialprescribing@actiontogether.org.uk
Home Oxygen Service
Additional services available to Pulmonary Rehabilitation patients via onward referral/signposting
t: 0161 922 6443
t: 0161 922 6412
e: GNRT@tgh.nhs.uk
Extensive Care Team
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
Manchester Health and Wellbeing Service – Buzz
BUZZ work to help individuals and families live fuller, healthier, happier and longer lives.
w: www.buzzmanchester.co.uk
t: 0161 271 0505
e: buzz@gmmh.nhs.uk
Breathe Easy Support Group
Make new friends who know what you’re going through, and learn more about living with a lung condition.
Expert Patient Programme
The Expert Patients Programme supports people with long-term conditions to regain as much control over their physical and emotional well-being as possible.
w: www.manchestercommunitycentral.org
e:smu-tr.EPP@nhs.net
t: 0161 371 2105 – Expert Patient referral team
Being There
Providing support for people with life limiting illnesses, their carers and families. Befriending, respite sitting, hospital transport, support groups and counselling. These services are available during office hours.
w: www.beingthere.org.uk
e: northmancs@beingthere.org.uk
t: 0845 123 2329
Care and Repair
A registered charity working across Greater Manchester to improve the homes and lives of older and disabled people.
w: www.careandrepair-manchester.org.uk
t: 0161 872 5500
Be Well
For anyone who lives in Manchester, or whose GP surgery is based there, Be Well is here to help you find a way to live and feel well.
w: www.thebiglifegroup.com/service/be-well
t: 0161 470 7120
SelfHelp
Improving Mental Health and providing a range of support, services and opportunities, across the North West of England, for people living with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, phobias and panic attacks.
w: www.selfhelpservices.org.uk
e: pws.manchester@selfhelpservices.org.uk
t: 0161 226 3871
Smoking Cessation
Expert one-on-one support from a nurse to find the best way to stop smoking. Free stop smoking aids like nicotine patches, gum or Champix.
w: www.changegrowlive.org/be-smoke-free
e: manchesterbesmokefree@cgl.org.uk
t: 0161 823 4157
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
George Carnall Community Hub
Bringing the Trafford community together through sport and leisure.
w: www.georgecarnall.org/classes
w: www.georgecarnall.org/memberships
n: 0161 413 3750
Trafford Leisure Centre
Offering a wide range of health, wellbeing and fitness activities for everyone whatever their age or ability, we welcome the whole community.
Mile Shy Club - Walking Groups
We are a running and walking club specifically for beginners. If you’d like to give running a try, or are looking to get back into running or walking, then MileShyClub is the club for you.
Age UK Trafford
Falls Prevention and Stability Classes
w: www.ageuk.org.uk
t: 0161 672 9642
Walking For Health/Ramblers
Walk for Health Trafford is an organisation run by local volunteers.
w: www.gmwalking.co.uk
t: 0161 223 1002
Blusci Support
Learn more about Broomwood Wellbeing Centre’s activities.
Old Trafford Wellbeing Centre
Trafford’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Services.
Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre
Friends of Coppice Library are a community group, which was set up in October 2014.
Partington Library and Wellbeing Centre
Partington’s Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Services.
Trafford Strong Heart Group
Providing Low-impact exercise classes to patients in the Trafford area, with the goal of improving their overall health.
w: www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do
t: 0161 980 7436
m: 0790 436 4678
Trafford Stop Smoking Service
Support service for smokers who have made repeated attempts to quit or who are having difficulty quitting. They run clinics throughout Trafford.
w: www.nhs.uk
t: 0300 456 2400
Befriending and Support Services
Cyril Flint
Caring for the ageing community in Trafford
Being There
Being There is a local charity providing emotional support and practical assistance to people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.
Trafford Psychological Service
Trafford Psychological Therapies provides talking therapy for adults of all ages: it is free, confidential, and proven to be effective. Referral is via GP or other healthcare provider or self-referral.
Voice of BME
Giving a voice to the Black & Minority Ethnic communities in Trafford to improve their participation and representation at all decision-making.
Social Prescribing
Supporting you to live well in the community.
Mental Health Support
A mental health and social prescribing service for people within Trafford. Providing short-term mental health support when you need it most.
St Ann’s Hospice
Helping people from across Greater Manchester who are over the age of 18 and affected by life-limiting illnesses, by supporting their loved ones and carers too.
Specialist Palliative Care Service
The multi-disciplinary Specialist Palliative Care team supports patients with complex palliative and terminal care needs.
Heather Henry - Registered Nurse
Holistic Breathless Singing Programme: Singing For Lung Health
Mini-Walks
Forest Bathing
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
Be Well Team
After completion of the pulmonary rehabilitation group, there are a wide range of options to exercise, and this is supported by the Be Well team
e: BeWell@nhs.net
t: 0194 248 8481
Healthy Routes
Do you want to improve your health? Maybe you would like to quit smoking, drink less, be more active and eat more healthily? Or you just want to feel better about yourself but you’re not sure where to start? Please contact us for more information:
Community Link Workers
A community link worker is a member of your GP Surgery Team and provides advice and support on many social issues that may be affecting your health and wellbeing.
w: www.wigan.gov.uk/community-link-workers
e: Wigan.clw@nhs.net
t: 0194 283 6967
Help BEAT Respiratory Disease
A dedicated campaign supporting people to take part in research looking to discover new ways to prevent, diagnose and manage different kinds of respiratory disease.
Stop Smoking Service
Provide smoking cessation advice and support
w: www.bury.gov.uk
t: 0161 253 7575
Bolton Council Stop Smoking Services
Stop smoking service providers located in Bolton, contact us to find out more on how to start your journey today.
Living Well Services
Providing smoking cessation support.
CURE team
The CURE Team offers support to help people within Oldham quit smoking.
w: www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
t: 0161 778 5782
Your Health
Supporting residents of Oldham to stop smoking.
w: www.yourhealtholdham.co.uk
t: 0161 960 0255
t: Text OLDHAM to 62277
Health Improvement Service
We can provide one to one support available online or via telephone as well free Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) including, patches, gum, mouth spray and nasal spray.
w: www.salford.gov.uk
t: 0800 952 1000
A Better Life (ABL)
For support quitting smoking or weight management
w: www.ablhealth.co.uk
t: 0161 870 6492
e: wellness.ablstockport@nhs.net
Be Well Tameside
The service offers a range of health and wellbeing support and advice on a range of day-to-day lifestyle issues areas such as stopping smoking.
w: www.tameside.gov.uk/bewelltameside
t: 0161 342 5050
e: bewelltameside@tameside.gov.uk
Smoking Cessation
Expert one-on-one support from a nurse to find the best way to stop smoking. Free stop smoking aids like nicotine patches, gum or Champix.
w: www.changegrowlive.org/be-smoke-free
t: 0161 823 4157
e: manchesterbesmokefree@cgl.org.uk
Trafford Stop Smoking Service
Support service for smokers who have made repeated attempts to quit or who are having difficulty quitting. They run clinics throughout Trafford.
w: www.nhs.uk
t: 0300 456 2400
Healthy Routes
Do you want to improve your health and stop smoking? Contact us for more information:
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“We expect the majority of patients to improve following a 6-week exercise and education programme, but what the patient engages in after completing the programme is key. It is our job to provide our patients with a wide selection of community-based exercise and activity schemes/classes following completion of the programme.”