Bassetlaw Home Oxygen Service
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Service changes and visiting during the COVID-19 pandemic
During this COVID-19 pandemic there may be changes in the way some of our services work. Contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.
Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.
Visiting
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Bassetlaw Home Oxygen Service
We are a community based service in Bassetlaw. We support children and adults who need oxygen assessment and therapy.
We provide:
- clinical assessment, including capillary blood gases to see if a patient would benefit from supplementary oxygen
- risk assessment to make sure that supplementary oxygen is prescribed and used safely
- ongoing support and review for all patients who need supplementary oxygen
Accessing our service
You need to be registered with a Bassetlaw GP to access our service. You will need a clinician to make a referral for you.
The service is based at Retford Primary Care Centre and is available Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, excluding bank holidays.
Information for health professionals
Referral should be made by a clinician who has determined that the patient as low blood oxygen levels (hypoxia) when they are stable and at rest. Referral is via Single Point of Referral: 01777 274422
Clinical lead
Wendy Bradford
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