Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service achieves national accreditation
Sutton Health and Care's Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service has been awarded accreditation by the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS), becoming the first pulmonary rehabilitation service in South West London to achieve this national recognition.
The service supports people living with respiratory conditions through tailored exercise, education and self-management advice, helping patients build confidence, improve their wellbeing and live more independently.
The accreditation follows a recent reassessment by the PRSAS team and marks a significant milestone for the service, highlighting its commitment to delivering high-quality care and driving excellence across the region.
Managed by the Royal College of Physicians, PRSAS is a nationally recognised programme that assesses pulmonary rehabilitation services against rigorous quality standards. The scheme supports continuous improvement by identifying areas of best practice, highlighting opportunities for development and ensuring services maintain consistently high standards of patient care.
Participation in the accreditation scheme is voluntary, demonstrating a service's dedication to excellence and its commitment to providing the best possible outcomes for patients with respiratory conditions.
To achieve accreditation, services complete a structured programme that includes self-assessment, quality improvement initiatives and ongoing evaluation against nationally recognised standards. Accredited services must also submit annual evidence to demonstrate continued compliance and undertake a comprehensive on-site review every five years.
As the first pulmonary rehabilitation service in South West London to receive PRSAS accreditation, Sutton Health and Care is leading the way in respiratory rehabilitation services across the region. The achievement reflects the hard work, expertise and dedication of the multidisciplinary team, who are committed to helping people with respiratory conditions improve their health, wellbeing and quality of life.
This important national recognition acknowledges the team's unwavering focus on delivering safe, effective and person-centred care while continually striving to improve services for local residents.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the accreditation process. Becoming the first accredited pulmonary rehabilitation service in South West London is a fantastic achievement and a testament to the team's commitment to providing outstanding care and leading the way in pulmonary rehabilitation.
About PRSAS
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services Accreditation Scheme (PRSAS), managed by the Royal College of Physicians, supports pulmonary rehabilitation services across the UK to improve quality, share best practice and deliver consistent, high-quality care. Accredited services are recognised for meeting nationally agreed standards and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.