Specialist Care & Conditions

Respiratory & Ventilation Care at Home

Specialist, nurse-led respiratory and ventilation care at home, guided by ITU nurse assessments. Tracheostomy and oxygen support from care teams with face-to-face, in-house training.

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Respiratory & Ventilation, Home Care

Respiratory and ventilation needs vary from person to person. Individual clinical assessments, with input from experienced ITU nurses where required, help establish the level of respiratory support needed at home. Care plans reflect prescribed treatments, daily routines and individual preferences.

Care may include prescribed ventilation, tracheostomy care, airway clearance, oxygen support and respiratory monitoring. Dedicated care teams receive face-to-face, in-house training tailored to individual clinical needs. Care plans are regularly reviewed and adapted as requirements change.

Understanding Respiratory & Ventilation Needs and the Care You May Need

Respiratory and ventilation needs vary from person to person. Select an area to explore how they may affect everyday life and what care and support may be needed at home.

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Illustrative guide, not a clinical assessment. Not everyone needs all four types of support. Care and equipment must follow an individual clinical plan.

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When breathing needs extra support

Breathing difficulties can make everyday activities more challenging. Support should reflect your assessed needs, comfort and usual routines.

Everyday tasks may need more time or rest breaks.
Some people need support with coughing and clearing secretions.
Care should fit around the activities and routines that matter to you.

Independence includes having choice and control,
even when you need support.

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Referral received

Share the client's needs, location, funding and required timescale.

Clinical assessment

Our clinical team reviews the referral and assesses suitability.

Team and mobilisation

We recruit, train and prepare a dedicated care team.

Care begins

Care begins with regular reviews, updates and communication.

What respiratory and ventilation care does Komplex Care provide?

We provide personalised respiratory and ventilation care at home for children and adults, including ventilation support, tracheostomy care, airway management, oxygen therapy and respiratory monitoring. Each care package is tailored to the individual, with clinical oversight from our intensive care unit (ITU) nurses and regular nurse visits to review care and support the team.

Can someone who needs ventilation receive care at home?

Yes, where a clinical assessment confirms their needs can be safely met at home. Our care teams help people maintain safety, comfort and independence in familiar surroundings, supported by ongoing clinical oversight from our ITU nurses. Regular nurse visits help ensure care continues to meet each person’s needs. Our ITU nurses complete individual risk assessments covering airway care, ventilation, oxygen use and equipment safety where relevant.

How can respiratory and ventilation care be funded?

Funding options can include NHS Continuing Healthcare for adults, Children’s Continuing Care, local authority or jointly funded packages, Personal Health Budgets, private funding, insurance and compensation arrangements. Eligibility depends on individual circumstances. Our team can discuss the available routes, while our ITU nurses assess care requirements and provide clinical oversight of the agreed package.

How are Komplex Care’s teams trained to manage respiratory needs?

Our teams receive face-to-face, in-house training delivered by ITU nurses, using the full range of airway management equipment relevant to the care they provide. Our nurses also travel to the client’s home for regular face-to-face training using the client’s own equipment. This helps staff develop safe, confident practice, supported by competency assessments and ongoing clinical oversight.

Is overnight or 24-hour respiratory care available?

Yes. We can provide waking-night and 24-hour packages, depending on assessed needs. Our ITU nurses assess the person’s clinical requirements to determine the appropriate support. Ongoing clinical oversight and regular reviews help ensure staffing, equipment and care arrangements remain suitable as needs change. On-call clinical support is available to the care team for concerns arising between visits, with escalation guided by the individual’s care plan. Risk assessments are reviewed when needs or circumstances change.

How do I make a referral for respiratory and ventilation care?

Complete our online referral form or contact our team with details of the person’s respiratory needs and current equipment. Our ITU nurses review suitability, complete risk assessments and plan the clinical oversight required. Care begins once funding arrangements, equipment and an appropriately trained team are in place.

Do you need support?

Whether you’re ready to make a referral, have questions about our complex care services or would simply like to discuss the support you need, our experienced team is here to help you understand the options and decide what happens next.