COPD Breathing Space

Breathing Space is a project for people diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and their unpaid Carers. Anyone who has been diagnosed with COPD is welcome to attend .

All groups meet on a fortnightly basis, giving you the opportunity to learn about your condition as well as have some fun in a sociable setting. Our support includes home visits by Peer Supporters and regular day trips.

We currently have groups in Corby, Daventry, Raunds, Moulton and Northampton as listed below. You do not need to book you can just turn up - more details on specific groups can be found here. Should you require further details please contact us .

Corby	Daventry	Moulton	Northampton	Raunds
Stuart Road Resource Centre, Stuart Road, Corby, NN17 1RJ	Methodist Church, Golding Close, Daventry, NN11 4FB	Moulton Community Centre, Sandy Hill Lane, Reedings, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7AX	The Elgar Centre, 1 High St, Upton, Northampton NN5 4EN	The Hall, Thorpe St, Raunds, Wellingborough NN9 6LT

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

We regularly post useful information on COPD on our Facebook Page

Breathing Space: Winner of the 2017 Primary Care

Pathway Innovation of the year

Empowered Patient Programme

Focusing on COPD & Wellbeing Read more

Breathing Space Groups

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

Other Support

There are several other options to support those with COPD other than our Breathing Space Project. These include Singing for Breathing and local Airways groups. Read more

Latest

Kettering Carers Cafe

Our Carers Cafe in Kettering meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 11.30am-1.30pm at Windsor Gardens.

Breathing Space Daventry

Group designed for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and their unpaid Carers, meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month

North Northants Male Carer Group

Our Male Carers group for Northa Northants meets on the first Monday of the month of the month, 1 - 3pm. Venues and activities change each month Please contact the office for details on 01933 677837

Northampton Coffee Morning

Our Coffee Morning in Northampton meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays, 10am-12noon at Broadmead Baptist Church Room. Social and Community Law Service

Self referral & assessment

We offer a wide range of ways to contact us and access support. For some people online is best so we offer online options to refer yourself to us whilst completing a self assessment which can be followed up with a more detailed assessment if required.

Professional referrals

As a professional, making a referral to us is very easy.

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Support line

Our Carers Support Line provides a confidential service to support the needs of Adult and Young Carers, including Parent Carers. The service can be accessed by Carers, professionals or anyone with a Carer related enquiry or issue.

About young carers

Who are carers?

The term 'Carer' can often be confusing. We use it in terms of someone who provides support for a relative or friend who has a disability, long-term illness or other additional needs. Sometimes the term 'Carer' can get mixed up for those who work for care agencies and care homes.