Useful links (respiratory HDU)

We have listed some websites that you may find useful below. Please note that UHS is not responsible for the content or update of these websites.

Asbestos-related lung disease

• HASAG
  
  A charity providing help and support for people suffering from asbestos related diseases and their families.

COPD

• British Lung Foundation: COPD
  
  Information including what COPD is, what the symptoms are, and how it's diagnosed and treated.
  
  
• British Lung Foundation: COPD treatment - non invasive ventilation
  
  Details on what we can do to help with your symptoms, and what you can do to manage your condition.

Motor neurone disease (MND)

• myTUBE
  
  An educational website about tube feeding for people with MND or ALS.
  
  
• MND Association
  
  General information as well as topics including advance decision to refuse treatment and advance care planning.
  You can also call the MND Connect helpline on 0808 802 6262 to speak to a trained advisor.

End of life care

• British Lung Foundation: End of life care
  
  Information on how you can plan and think ahead.