New funding announced to provide better care for lung disease patients in Renfrewshire

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Patients in Renfrewshire are set to benefit from improved lung disease care thanks to new investment by Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS).

The charity today announced a major partnership with the NHS in a bid to reduce their pressures on respiratory departments. It will fund new roles to work with the NHS to better look after people at home through its Hospital to Home services.That sees £50,000 allocated to fund a Respiratory Pathway Development Lead in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde who will advocate for respiratory services and ensure smooth coordination between NHS and other partner services including CHSS.The role will see fixed term funding of the new post and will allow focused development of these pathways.This will provide patients with acute exacerbations of chronic lung conditions a seamless, safe and holistic service, limiting hospital stay and maximising rehabilitation and recovery.The funding sees a total of £300,000 allocated to a number of health boards across country to help alleviate NHS pressures and provide better lung disease care.CHSS says the funding provided will help give people living with lung disease the tools to manage their conditions and keep well at home, helping to prevent readmissions to hospital.It will also improve community care for people living with chest conditions in the selected areas and better integrate third sector support with NHS services to help alleviate pressures.Jane-Claire Judson, chief executive at Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland, said: “Respiratory services have been seriously impacted by the pandemic and are under extreme pressure."We’re delighted to deepen our partnerships with some of the biggest health boards in the country to improve care and reduce