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Interstitial lung disease (ILD)

Clinical nurse specialist

Charlotte Hogben

As the clinical nurse specialist for interstitial lung disease, my key role is supporting and educating patients and their families.

Inpatient services include:

  • Acting as a clinical resource for ward staff providing support and teaching 

  • Multidisciplinary team liaison and referral

  • Six-minute walking tests and oxygen assessments

  • Support and education for patients receiving a new diagnosis or starting new treatments

Outpatient services include:

  • Telephone advice and support for patients and GPs

  • Cyclophosphamide clinic on the day unit

  • Co-ordination of new drug therapies

  • Co-ordination of support groups
  • Links with other units and external agencies

Contact

Telephone: 07891 583141 (please leave a message including your name and hospital number, and your call will be returned as soon as possible)

Email: ILD@rbht.nhs.uk