Vivisol aim to optimise the quality of life for patients requiring home oxygen, by providing a quality service underpinned by knowledge, safety and experience. We aim to work closely with clinicians involved in patient care to achieve optimal clinical effectiveness.
Ordering Oxygen
How to order oxygen (clinicians only)
If you are authorised to order home oxygen for patients you can do this through Viviopen.
https://nssviviopen.vivisol.co.uk/
I need help accessing Viviopen
Access to Viviopen is controlled by health board oxygen leads. Some clinicians may need to have oxygen requests approved by a colleague before their request is actioned.
Contact your health board's Oxygen Lead if you need to be granted access or change your level of access.
In order to access Viviopen you will also have to complete e-learning in ViviAcademy, this will be arranged by Vivisol clinical team.
Should you have complex patients that you have difficulty in selecting appropriate equipment for, the clinical team at Vivisol will be happy to give any guidance required.
If you are interested in our Home Oxygen products and services, then please contact us on the address below.
patientsupportsco@vivisol.co.uk
Useful Help & Advice
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Health Facilities Scotland - HFS
Health Facilities Scotland (HFS) have been providing an oxygen therapy service in Scotland since 1989. The service, currently a partnership with Vivisol, provides a range of oxygen concentrators and other oxygen therapy devices to patients throughout Scotland.
www.hfs.scot.nhs.uk
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British Lung Foundation
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Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland
CHSS are Scotland's health charity. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community.
0131 225 6963
http://www.chss.org.uk/
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NHS – Stop Smoking Service
Free friendly advice and support is available if you want to stop smoking
- Local NHS Stop Smoking Service
- Telephone Service 0800 043 5134
(Mon-Fri 9.30am-8.30pm, Sat/Sun 10am-2pm)
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OUCH
OUCH is the Organisation for the Understanding of Cluster Headaches. This website can offer support, information and advice for suffers and some information on the condition as a whole.
Helpline: 01646 651 979
or for overseas: +44 1646 651 979
www.ouchuk.org
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Child Lung Foundation
Child Interstitial and diffuse Lung Disease Foundation are dedicated to families of children affected and raising awareness and the profile of these rare lung diseases.
www.childlungfoundation.org
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Pulmonary Hypertension Association
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association provides support, understanding and information for all those people whose lives are touched by pulmonary hypertension. The site contains information such as: what pulmonary hypertension is, living with it, how to cope and the latest news on pulmonary hypertension.
www.phassociation.uk.com
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NHS Choices
For health advice and reassurance 24 hours a day 365 days a year
Telephone: 0845 4647
www.NHS.uk
The official website for the NHS, giving information about how to keep healthy, advice on treating common health problems at home and a general health encyclopaedia are just a few of the options available.
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Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Cystic Fibrosis is the UK's most common life-threatening inherited disease. The CF Trust is the UK's only national charity dedicated to all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis. This site includes the latest news, research, information and how to donate.
CF Helpline: 0300 373 1000
A confidential service that enables anyone to obtain information, advice and support on any aspect of Cystic Fibrosis
Benefits Advice Helpline: 0300 373 1010
Information and advice about benefits and how to apply for them
Welfare Grants Helpline: 0300 373 1020
Information and advice about how to access small grants from the Cystic Fibrosis Trust and other organisations.
www.cftrust.org.uk
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BLISS
Bliss is the UK charity that cares for premature and sick babies. We are dedicated to ensuring that babies survive and go on to have the best possible quality of life.
We provide practical and emotional support to families during an extremely difficult time so they can give the best care to their babies. Our specialist study days and training supports doctors and nurses to develop their skills and we fund research to improve the care of all sick and premature babies.
We raise awareness of the issues affecting special care babies and fight for essential change within government and the NHS.
BLISS Family Support Helpline
Freephone: 0500 618 140
www.bliss.org.uk