Contact details
Respiratory Admin 0118 322 6676
TB Administrator 0118 322 6882
Respiratory CPAP Voicemail Service 0118 322 7954
Address
Level 2, South Block
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Craven Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 5AN
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Patient information leaflets
Respiratory
Our Respiratory Department specialises in diagnosing and treating a wide range of chest and lung conditions. We care for patients with common respiratory illnesses such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well as more complex conditions, including lung cancer and tuberculosis (TB). We also assess symptoms such as a persistent cough or shortness of breath.
Alongside this, we offer expert care for sleep‑related breathing disorders, including sleep apnoea.
Our dedicated pulmonary function laboratory provides a comprehensive range of breathing tests to support diagnosis and guide personalised treatment plans.
Clinics and Services
All clinics run Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm. All appointments must be pre‑booked.
The Royal Berkshire TB Service provides an outpatient service for individuals with suspected, confirmed latent or active TB.
Our team is also available to offer advice to healthcare professionals and GPs.
Our specialist team delivers holistic, patient‑centred care, including support for those with complex needs and children (in partnership with paediatric teams).
We offer:
- Face‑to‑face appointments
- Telephone consultations
- Home visits where appropriate
- Ongoing support throughout treatment
TB nurse specialists also care for patients admitted to hospital with TB.
We provide screening for people who have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with TB or who are concerned about possible exposure. Our team is also available to offer advice to the public, healthcare professionals, and GPs.
BCG vaccination is provided only to individuals who meet the criteria set out in the NICE guidelines and the Green Book.
Please note: We do not offer TB screening for travel, visa, or immigration purposes.
Overseas patients
Visitors to England are not charged for TB treatment.
For more details, please see our Overseas Visitors page
Our specialist Respiratory Physiotherapy team provides comprehensive support for patients with a wide range of breathing conditions.
While primarily based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, our physiotherapists also run clinics at:
- West Berkshire Community Hospital
- Bracknell Healthspace
- Townlands Hospital
Referrals are accepted from hospital specialists and GPs. Patients may be referred for individual physiotherapy appointments or for Pulmonary Rehabilitation—structured programmes designed to improve breathing, physical function, and overall quality of life.
Our Respiratory Sleep Unit carries out diagnostic sleep studies and provides ongoing care for patients with suspected sleep apnoea.
Our team offers:
- Comprehensive sleep assessments
- Monitoring during diagnostic studies
- Support with starting, using, and troubleshooting non‑invasive ventilation (NIV) and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapies
We accept referrals from GPs and hospital consultants.
Consultant sleep clinics take place on Thursday mornings at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. During these clinics, patients receive detailed assessments and personalised treatment recommendations from our specialist sleep team