What is Spirometry?
Spirometry is a breathing test that measures various lung volumes and how quickly you can inhale and exhale air. The results help your doctor and healthcare team make a diagnosis and monitor your condition.
During the test, you will breathe into a machine using a mouthpiece several times to ensure accurate results. The technician administering the test will guide you through each step.
Who Is This For?
This clinic operates on a referral-only basis. Your GP will send us a referral form if:
- You are 16 years or older with suspected COPD or asthma
- You have not been previously diagnosed with COPD or asthma
Where?
High Street
Uxbridge
UB8 1UW
Locality Services
Mental Health
Young People Aged 11-18
If you’re a young person struggling with your mental health, remember that you’re not alone. It’s important to reach out for support when you need it. The team at Mind offers helpful resources and guidance to support your well-being.
Don’t hesitate to visit their website to learn more and take the first step towards feeling better.
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health!
https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/
Single Point of Access
Hillingdon Mind
Adult Mental Health Recovery and Well-being Service Provides:
- One to one assessment
- Access to therapeutic activities
- Access to employment support
- Access to social activities
- severe mental illness (SMI project) – support with accessing annual physical health checks – may include liaising with the GP Surgery to make an appointment and attending the appointment with you if you require additional support
For more information, visit – https://www.mindinhillingdon.org.uk/
Hillingdon Talking Therapies
NHS service providing a range of talking therapies to people over 18 years of age, registered with a Hillingdon GP.
Talking therapies can help if you’re feeling worried, low or stressed or struggling in your relationships.
If you or someone you know is struggling and needs someone to talk to, reach out to the service by giving a call, sending an email or using the online self-referral form.
Service is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
Phone: 01895 206800
For more information, visit – https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/mental-health-services/adult-and-older-adult/hillingdon-talking-therapies
North West London - Mental Health
Hillingdon Council – AskSARA
AskSARA
Hillingdon Council are pleased to promote a new on-line self-assessment tool AskSARA which was launched in late March. AskSARA provides impartial advice and information on products and equipment for residents of all ages.
They can also find advice and support to help make daily living easier.
This service available to all residents in Hillingdon who feel they would benefit for small pieces of equipment or some information, advice or guidance that would help maximise their independence.
There’s more than 90 topics to choose from covering common daily activities, health and wellbeing and support around the home.
AskSARA will produce a free personalised report providing:
- Clear, tailored advice written by experts on ways to help with daily activities and staying independent in your home
- An impartial list of products and equipment, specific to your needs, with information on where to get them
- Further help and contacts for more information
Sexual Health and Contraception Services in Hillingdon
Oakland Medical Centre
Please call or email Oakland Medical Centre first for an assessment:
- call 020 8453 2751 for sexual health services
- call 020 8453 2752 for contraceptive services
- email – lnwh-tr.hillingdonisrh@nhs.net
Visit Oakland Medical Centre website to see the services provides.
For more information, visit – https://shc.lnwh.nhs.uk/oakland-medical-centre
Lines are open:
- Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays: 8.30am to 5pm
- Thursdays: 8.30am to 5pm
- Fridays: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Where?
2 Parkway
Uxbridge
UB10 9JX
The Wakley Centre
Call on the day to be seen or visit Wakley’s walk in clinic. Wakley Centre cannot book appointments for the future. Feel free to bring a support person, like a partner or friend
Please visit their website for the services they provide.
For more information, visit – https://shc.lnwh.nhs.uk/the-wakley-centre
Walk-ins
Wakley Centre walk-in services get very busy, so arrive early. You may have to wait 1 to 2 hours.
- Monday: 4.00pm to 6.00pm
- Tuesday: 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
Talk to us
- call 020 8453 2751 for sexual health services
- call 020 8453 2752 for contraceptive services
- email – lnwh-tr.hillingdonisrh@nhs.net
Lines are open:
- Monday: 8.30am to 6pm
- Tuesday: 8.30am to 7.45pm
- Wednesday: 8.30am to 7.45pm
- Thursday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Friday: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Where?
Grange Road
Hayes
UB3 2RR
Older Person’s Community Guide
Age UK - Hillingdon
Information and Advice Drop In – Ruislip
Where?
Manor Farm House
North Harrow Community Library
429-433 Pinner Road
Bury Street
Ruislip
HA4 8BD
Email: enquiries@ageukhhb.org.uk
Telephone: 02087 563040
Available on Mondays, 10am to 1pm.
No appointment required, just turn up. (A pre-arranged appointment will be required for form filling)
The Silver Line
Freephone helpline for older people, their family and carers. It is run in partnership with Age Scotland and offers information, friendship, and advice.
Telephone: 08000 4 70 80 90
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Alzheimer's Society
Information and support for people with dementia, their family and carers.
Dementia Support Line: 0333 150 3456
- Monday to Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
- Thursday to Friday: 9am – 5pm
- Saturday to Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Email: via the online enquiry form
Parkinsons UK
Parkinson’s UK is the leading charity in the UK for Parkinson’s support and research.
If you or someone you know is living with Parkinson’s, they can provide guidance, resources, and information about local support groups to help manage the condition.
Helpline: 0808 800 0303
Text Relay: 18001 0808 800 0303
Website: www.parkinsons.org.uk
Email: hello@parkinsons.org.uk
Stroke Association
Support stroke survivors to make the best recovery they can.
Stroke Helpline: 0303 3033 100
Email: helpline@stroke.org.uk
Supporter Relations Team
Telephone: 0300 330740
Website: www.stroke.org.uk
Email: supporter.relations@stroke.org.uk
Carers Trust
Telephone: 0300 772 9600 (To find your nearest Network Partner)
Website: www.carers.org
Email: info@carers.org
Carers UK
Carers UK offers advice and support for carers.
Advice Line: 0808 808 7777
Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm
Website: www.carersuk.org
Email: advice@carersuk.org
Communication Matters
National charitable organisation concerned with supporting people with complex communication needs.
Telephone: 0113 343 1533
Website: www.communicationmatter.org.uk
Email: admin@communicationmatters.org.uk
Elderly Accommodation Counsel / First Stop Advice
Advice and information on all types of accommodation for older people.
Website: www.eac.org.uk
Website: www.firststopcareadvice.org.uk
Email: info@firststopadvice.org.uk
NAPA - National Association of the Providers of Activities for Older People
UK’s leading activity and engagement charity. They support care services to priorities wellbeing and promote activity, arts and engagement.
Support Line: 0800 15805503
General Enquires Line: 01494 590 421
Website: www.napa-activities.co.uk
Email: info@napa-activities.co.uk
Bereavement
Age UK
Age UK publishes a number of useful guides and factsheets on coping with the end of life.
Advice Line: 0800 678 1602
Free to call 8am – 7pm, 365 days a year.
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk
Email: via the online contact form
Once Upon a Smile
Once Upon a Smile can provide you with emotional and practical support at your time of need to enable you to adjust to a new life without your loved one.
Telephone: 0161 711 0339
Website: www.onceuponasmile.org.uk
Email: info@onceuponasmile.org.uk
Child Bereavement UK
The Children’s Bereavement Center and adult division Lift From Loss provides free Peer Support Groups for children, young adults, and adults after the death of a loved one. Groups are open to anyone who has lost a parent, sibling, grandparent, relative, or friend. Losses can be recent or in years past. Groups are held on weekday evenings and are open to children ages 4 and older, teens, young adults and adults.
Helpline: 0800 02 888 40
Website: www.childbereavement.org
Email: helpline@childbereavementuk.org
Child Death Helpline
Provides a quality freephone service to anyone affected by a death of a child of any age.
Helpline: 0800 282 986
Website: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
Email: via the online contact form
Sands - Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Society
Sands exists to support anyone affected by the death of a baby, before, during or shortly after birth, whenever this happened and for as long as they need support.
Helpline: 0808 164 3332
Website: www.sands.org.uk
Email: helpline@sands.org.uk
War Widows Association of Great Britain
WWA is committed to improving the lives of war widows across the UK
Telephone: 0845 241 2189
Website: www.warwidows.org.uk
Email: info@warwidows.org.uk
Winstons Wish
Winston’s Wish is a national UK charity that provides bereavement support to children and young people (up to age 25) and their families when someone close to them dies.
Winston’s Wish offers a freephone helpline, online resources, one-to-one and group bereavement support, publications and training professionals.
Helpline: 08088 020 021
Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm
Website: https://winstonswish.org
Email: ask@winstonswisg.org
