Respiratory Medicine Services
Trusted processes for elective recovery across the NHS
Our Understanding of Respiratory Medicine
Respiratory Medicine is a high-demand specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and breathing disorders. It covers a wide range of conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, lung cancer, sleep apnoea, tuberculosis, and acute respiratory failure.
NHS Trusts are facing unprecedented demand in respiratory services, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant increases in referrals, long-term respiratory conditions, and the need for rapid lung cancer pathways. Backlogs in this specialty can lead to delayed cancer diagnoses, worsening of chronic conditions, avoidable admissions, and reduced patient quality of life.
At NCI, we understand that respiratory medicine requires consultant-led services, rapid access diagnostics, and strong integration with oncology, radiology, critical care, and community respiratory teams.
Our Approach to
Respiratory Medicine Insourcing
- Outpatient respiratory clinics (new, follow-up, and rapid access)
- Lung cancer pathways and two-week wait clinics
- Bronchoscopy and interventional respiratory lists
- Sleep apnoea and ventilation services
- Asthma and COPD management clinics
- Tuberculosis and infectious respiratory disease management
Consultant-Led Expertise
All services are delivered by Consultant Respiratory Physicians with extensive NHS experience, supported by respiratory specialist nurses, physiologists, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Comprehensive Service Coverage
We provide additional capacity across:
Pathway Integration
Our teams work within existing Trust structures, aligning with NICE guidance, British Thoracic Society (BTS) standards, and local clinical protocols. We integrate with cancer MDTs, radiology, and community services to ensure continuity of care.
Governance & Patient Safety
Patient safety and outcomes are central to our model. We operate within robust governance frameworks, including incident reporting, outcome monitoring, and morbidity and mortality reviews, with transparent reporting to partner Trusts.
Key Benefits of
NCI’s Respiratory Medicine Support
Rapid mobilisation of consultant-led respiratory teams
Expanded outpatient and diagnostic capacity to reduce backlogs
Enhanced support for urgent cancer and long-term condition pathways
Reduced admissions through proactive chronic disease management
Transparent pricing and sustainable local recruitment model