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    Focusing on COPD & Wellbeing. Our group-based course is now available online for you to access as & when you want. Read more

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Breathing Space

Breathing Space is a project for people diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other lung related conditions, and their unpaid Carers. We work alongside specialist respiratory nurses, Wellbeing Practitioners, a GP as well as guest speakers to provide a holistic support service which covers both lung-health as well as wider wellbeing. 

Should you require further details or wish to join, please contact us .

Our Goals
We aim to reduce social isolation, stress and anxiety as well as improving wellbeing.
Opportunities to share experiences and engage in social and fun activities
Access to clinical advice from a GP or specialist nurse
Sessions on relaxation, self-management, healthy eating, exercise and practical advice
Access to emotional support service
Enable you to take back control of your life

You will find below, details of our services including Breathing Space groups, Kicking back at covid, and singing for lung health as well as our Empowered Patients Programme. useful information is available on our Facebook Page 


Breathing Space: Winner of the 2017 Primary Care
Pathway Innovation of the year
Funded by

Kicking Back at Covid

Kicking Back at Covid

Support group for people with long covid. Read more

Published: 11th April, 2021

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Gwyn Roberts

Empowered Patient Programme

Empowered Patient Programme

Focusing on COPD & Wellbeing. Our group-based course is now available online for you to access as & when you want. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2020

Updated: 25th January, 2023

Author: Gwyn Roberts

Breathing Space Groups

Breathing Space Groups

Details of our Breathing Space Groups for those with COPD and their carers Read more

Published: 17th March, 2019

Updated: 3rd April, 2019

Author: Gwyn Roberts

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