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Managing your own recovery

From listening to what other people have told us, it can be difficult to work out what to do for the best, in terms of helping the recovery process along after you get home. Many patients are surprised and frustrated by how long the recovery process can sometimes take. Some unfairly blame themselves for "not doing enough" or "not trying hard enough" while others tell us that "trying to do too much" can knock them back and sap their confidence. It's important to strike a balance.

In this section, we've included some information and advice on some simple things you can do to help you manage:

  • tiredness and fatigue
  • exercise and build your strength
  • cope with breathlessness
  • increase your ability to do more

There are a variety of locally run programmes in the community to help people return to exercise. A variety of schemes can be accessed without a health professional referral; follow the links below for examples for the London boroughs of:

  • Southwark
  • Lambeth
  • Lewisham and Greenwich
  • Bromley and Bexley

If you live outside of these areas, your local council's website should have information on your local opportunities.

 

 

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Web Link: 10 Today: Physical Activity for Older People

10 Today is an exercise programme from Sport England and Demos, designed for older people to protect against poor health and disease, and improve mental health and maintain independence. It may also be useful for people who have just returned home from ICU and are hoping to build confidence with exercise.

Web Link: Asthma and Lung UK support groups

This website has links to both online and in-person support groups in your area, for those with breathing issues.

Web Link: Balance exercises

This link takes you to the NHS exercise page, with some specific exercises to do if you have balance problems. Please note that if your balance is bad enough to make you fall, please discuss this with your GP, who can rule out any medical causes and refer you for help to prevent falls.

Web Link: Being discharged from hospital - general information

Each hospital has its own discharge policy. Once you're admitted to hospital, your treatment plan, including details for discharge or transfer, will be developed and be discussed with you. A discharge assessment will determine whether you need more care after you leave hospital. You should be fully involved in the assessment process. With your permission, family or carers will also be kept informed and given the opportunity to contribute. This weblink providing general information...

Web Link: Bexley sport and activity information

Bexley council's page has information on local activities via 'Be Active', and information on specific activity and sport for those with disabilities.

Web Link: Boots; mobility and daily living aids

This website provides information on the types of daily living aids that can be purchased from Boots Pharmacy

Web Link: Breathlessness: what it is and how to manage it

This link will take you to the British Lung Foundation website. There's some really useful information on how to manage breathlessness, including treatment, breathing exercises, staying active, etc. You can enter your postcode into their website to find support in your local area. We hope you find it helpful.

Web Link: Bromley exercise information

Simplyconnect Bromley has information on a number of different activities available in the borough, including fitness classes and outdoor walks and runs.

Web Link: Guy's and St Thomas' Family Feedback Survey

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust would love to hear your feedback about being a family member of somebody on ICU. Please follow the weblink to give us your opinion of their and your care.

Web Link: Guy's and St. Thomas' Patient Feedback Survey

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust would love to hear your feedback about your experiences in ICU. Please follow the weblink to give us your opinion of your care.