Acapella provides an alternative to the active cycle of breathing technique, which improves lung function and symptoms, reduces exacerbations, and empowers patients to support self-management.

The first device will be supplied by the RESPS team during the initial training and assessment of effectiveness; ongoing prescribing will be via the GP. One device to be prescribed every 6 months.

PURPLE - Approved for use in East Sussex ONLY.

NOT COMMISSIONED - Brighton & Hove and West Sussex.

The type of oxygen service (or combination services) should be ordered on a HOME Oxygen Order Form (HOOF); the amount of oxygen required (hours per day) and flow rate should be specified. The supplier will determine the appropriate equipment provided. Special needs or preferences should be specified on the HOOF. The clinician should obtain the patient's consent to pass on the patient's details to the supplier and the fire brigade.

https://www.england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/publication/home-oxygen-order-form-hoof-letters-and-guidance/

Small-volume device: For use with all pressurised (aerosol) inhalers, with infant or child mask.

AeroChamber Plus (GSK) Medium-volume device: For use with all pressurised (aerosol) inhalers, device (blue), with mask (blue), infant device (orange) with mask, child device (yellow) with mask.

Volumatic Large-volume device: For use with Clenil Modulite, Flixotide, Seretide, Serevent, and Ventolin inhalers.