UK Aspergillosis Specialist Centres

Here’s a list of UK hospitals and specialist centres with expertise in managing aspergillosis, including chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), and invasive aspergillosis:

🇬🇧 UK Aspergillosis Specialist Centres

1. National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) – Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester

• Overview: The NAC is the UK’s only NHS Highly Specialised Service for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.

• Services: Comprehensive care including diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of aspergillosis.

• Multidisciplinary Team: Includes respiratory physicians, infectious disease specialists, mycologists, specialist nurses, and pharmacists.

• Research: Collaborates with the Manchester Fungal Infection Group (MFIG) for cutting-edge research.

• Remote Support: Offers virtual multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings and telemedicine consultations for patients across the UK.

• Contact: NAC Website​

2. Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust – London

• Overview: Renowned for respiratory medicine, including the management of complex fungal lung diseases like ABPA and CPA.

• Services: Specialist respiratory care with experience in fungal infections.

• Contact: Royal Brompton Website​

3. Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust – Cambridge

• Overview: Specializes in respiratory and thoracic medicine, with expertise in fungal lung diseases such as CPA and ABPA.

• Services: Advanced diagnostics and treatment for fungal infections.

• Contact: Royal Papworth Website​

4. University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust – Birmingham

• Overview: Provides care for patients with chronic fungal lung infections, including aspergillosis.

• Services: Comprehensive respiratory and infectious disease services.

• Contact: University Hospitals Birmingham Website

5. North Bristol NHS Trust (Southmead Hospital) – Bristol

• Overview: Offers respiratory care, including management of ABPA and fungal lung diseases.

• Services: Specialist respiratory services with experience in fungal infections.

• Contact: Southmead Hospital Website

6. Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust – Nottingham

• Overview: Known for its expertise in managing fungal diseases, including aspergillosis.

• Services: Specialist respiratory and infectious disease services.

• Contact: NUH Website​

7. Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) – Cambridge

• Overview: Provides advanced respiratory care, including diagnostics and treatment for fungal lung infections.

• Services: Comprehensive respiratory and infectious disease services.

• Contact: Addenbrooke’s Website​

🔍 How to Access These Services

• NHS Referral: Speak to your GP or current specialist about a referral to one of these centres.

• Private Consultation: Some centres offer private consultations; check their websites for more information.

• Support Networks: Joining patient support groups like the National Aspergillosis Centre Support  or Aspergillosis Trust can provide additional guidance and shared experiences.

• Find an Expert Link

There are experienced centres in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland that manage aspergillosis, although none are officially designated as national specialist centres like the National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) in Manchester. Patients in these regions can still access expert care through local respiratory and infectious disease services, and referrals to the NAC are possible when needed.​

🏴 Scotland

• Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (NHS Lothian)
  Offers advanced respiratory services, including management of fungal lung diseases.​

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow
  Provides comprehensive respiratory and infectious disease care, with experience in treating aspergillosis.​

• Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
  Hosts a regional respiratory unit with expertise in managing chronic pulmonary conditions, including fungal infections.​

🏴 Wales

• University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
  Features a specialist respiratory department experienced in managing conditions like ABPA and CPA.​

• Morriston Hospital, Swansea
  Offers respiratory services with experience in treating fungal lung diseases.​

🇬🇧 Northern Ireland

• Belfast City Hospital
  Provides specialist respiratory and infectious disease services, including management of aspergillosis.​

🔄 Referral to the National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC)

Patients from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland can be referred to the NAC for specialized care. Referrals are typically made by a respiratory consultant or specialist. The NAC offers remote consultations and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings to support local clinicians. ​National Aspergillosis Centre

🧭 Next Steps

• Consult Your GP or Specialist: Discuss your condition and the possibility of referral to a local specialist or the NAC.​

• Contact the NAC: For more information or to facilitate a referral, visit the National Aspergillosis Centre.​

• Patient Support: The Aspergillosis Trust offers resources and support for patients across the UK.

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