Siobhan Philpott and Victoria Pike, specialist physiotherapists from the East Kent Respiratory Team gave an excellent presentation on Managing Breathlessness and the benefits of exercise. They showed us many ways to help bring breathlessness under control. For those who missed the talk the team have a booklet available with photos of all the positions they showed us.
The presentation also gave tips on how to avoid panic attacks which fear of suffocation often brings on. The group took full advantage of the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns, one reason, of course, why the group’s existence is important to so many lung disease patients.
News, Events and Photos relating to the Breathe Easy Canterbury & Coastal group, including Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham. One of 200+ Breathe Easy support groups throughout the UK that are run by patients, for patients and their families who have lung disease. Part of The British Lung Foundation.
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Our meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 2pm . Normally held at
Herne Community Centre, School Lane, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AP
However, we do like to get out and about so please check the schedule to be sure:
Forthcoming events
February 10th 2016 - The Benefit of Exercise with Helen Pullen from Active 4 Life
March 9th 2016 - Oxygen Therapy with Sheilagh McCrossan, Respiratory Nurse Specialist
April 13th 2016 - Tai chi with Matthew Brewer
For further information call Sheila on 01227 361994
Herne Community Centre, School Lane, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AP
However, we do like to get out and about so please check the schedule to be sure:
Forthcoming events
February 10th 2016 - The Benefit of Exercise with Helen Pullen from Active 4 Life
March 9th 2016 - Oxygen Therapy with Sheilagh McCrossan, Respiratory Nurse Specialist
April 13th 2016 - Tai chi with Matthew Brewer
For further information call Sheila on 01227 361994
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About Us
- Breathe Easy Canterbury & Coastal
- Herne Bay, Kent, United Kingdom
- A part of the British Lung Foundation, Registered Charity no. 326730 Helpline no: 03000 030 555. e-mail: enquiries@blf-uk.org website: www.blf.org.uk
CONTACTS
For further information call Sheila on (01227) 361994 or email Carol at: chakimian@hotmail.com for further information about our group and upcoming meetings.
We also have close links with the Specialist Respiratory Team in East Kent and many of our members come to us through their services. They are a wealth of information on both our group and local respiratory services in the area and can be contacted as follows:
East Kent Specialist Respiratory Team Secretary
Whitstable & Tankerton Hospital
Northwood Road, Whitstable
Tel: 0300 1231412
We also have close links with the Specialist Respiratory Team in East Kent and many of our members come to us through their services. They are a wealth of information on both our group and local respiratory services in the area and can be contacted as follows:
East Kent Specialist Respiratory Team Secretary
Whitstable & Tankerton Hospital
Northwood Road, Whitstable
Tel: 0300 1231412
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