Testimonials

Dr. Ed Piper, AstraZeneca UK
"The approach set out in OPERA allows patients to receive the right care and critically the right treatments in line with timings set out in evidence-based guidelines, which we’ve seen when implemented can dramatically improve outcomes for these patients."

Professor Chris Carlin, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
"The digital service helps patients. I was blown away by how useful patients found the service and how they easily adapted to using it."

Dr. Clare L Murphy, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
"Digitisation of the heart failure diagnostics service in NHSGGC has revolutionised the way we work and has enabled NHSGGC to provide equitable and more timely access to heart failure diagnostics and heart failure care."

Professor David Lowe, West of Scotland Innovation Hub:
"OPERA is a great example of how NHS collaboration with academic and industry partners can impact patients in a positive way. We will look to build on the momentum of this, and our other successes, to play our part in making the NHS the country’s most powerful driver of innovation to improve the lives of patients and the general public."

Michelle Duffy, Advanced Practice Respiratory Nurse, NHS Highland
“The newly launched virtual ward service will build a more robust and regular view of a patient’s wellbeing between appointments, so that we can be more responsive and can work with patients to see what is important to them in keeping them well at home and support them in this.”

Patricia, COPD Patient
"I haven't been in hospital for three years now. That's a big thing because the COPD would flare up and that would mean at least five days in hospital. I feel I've got my independence back."

Olaf, COPD Patient
"The platform has been a huge positive. It's so reassuring to know that we have support at the touch of a button. At-home COPD care gives me peace of mind when I need it most."

Linsey, wife of Olaf, COPD Patient
“The system is great, we are so pleased that it means Olaf can stay at home with us while his condition is being monitored. Olaf doesn’t like us to worry but when his COPD flares up it can be really scary.”

Anonymous COPD Patient
"The messaging is easy to do and we always get a quick response. It has helped us to better understand and manage my COPD."

Participant from Lenus COPD User Engagement Report
“It’s made me more aware of bringing up phlegm. Before I didn’t look what colour it was or whether it was watery. Before the trial, I wouldn’t have bothered. Now that I’m checking and I’m more aware of my condition from respiratory rehab and answering the questions I might think ok I’m coughing more today but it’s not changed colour.”