NHS Bradford x2 ,Airedale, Wharfedale, and Craven CCGs Oxygen Service

Tender description

This service will ensure that oxygen assessment and review is managed by a single team for the 3 CCGs and that oxygen using respiratory disease patients are provided with additional support to manage their conditions. The service is for adult (18years and over) patients. It is understood that the majority of this care will be required and received by patients with COPD but includes adult patients receiving oxygen for any reason. A home oxygen and respiratory support service will provide the 3 CCGs an assessment service for respiratory patients currently receiving, or who potentially require, oxygen therapy across primary and secondary care. This service will provide an opportunity to help ensure a consistent and robust approach towards ordering and providing oxygen therapy supported by patient assessment and follow up services. This service will include assessment for and provision of Long Term Oxygen Therapy (LTOT), Ambulatory oxygen and Short Burst Oxygen Therapy (SBOT).