Respiratory diseases like COPD can be devastating, and they tend to hit hardest in communities already facing disadvantage. Poor housing, limited access to healthcare, and wider social inequalities mean people in these communities are more likely to develop serious complications, and less likely to get the support they need.
We’re working to change that.
Bringing care to patients who can’t get to hospital
We’re proud to be funding a new Home Ventilation Service at King’s, which brings specialist respiratory care directly to people living with chronic respiratory failure who are unable to attend hospital appointments. These are often patients who are housebound due to disability, poor physical health, or mental health challenges.
This service makes sure people who can’t come to hospital aren’t left behind. By delivering care at home, it helps:
prevent health deterioration
reduce emergency hospital admissions
improve symptoms and quality of life
- support mental wellbeing
Reducing inequality through specialist support
We know that health inequalities don’t just happen - they’re the result of systemic barriers. That’s why we prioritise funding services like this one, which take an active approach to reaching patients who are often excluded from traditional models of care.
“As a charity, we’re committed to supporting projects that directly reduce inequality and improve outcomes,” says Iona Joy, our Director of Grants and Insight. “The Home Ventilation Service is a great example of how targeted support can make healthcare more accessible - and more equitable.”
Investing in practical, innovative solutions
Our funding supports services that go beyond the hospital walls and into the heart of the community, helping people manage long-term conditions in a way that works for them.
By backing the Home Ventilation Service, we’re helping improve lives, reduce avoidable admissions, and make sure the people who need care the most are not left behind.
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