Cornwall Breathers is a charity that grew out of the Liskeard and South East Cornwall Breathers Group, which was started in 2006 by seven people who had been together on an NHS pulmonary rehabilitation course and were anxious to keep the benefits once the course was finished. They began to get together regularly, share experiences, and follow gentle exercise routines. With NHS support the Group grew and held conferences, advice sessions, and even Christmas parties. It also primed the development of similar groups in other towns in Cornwall. The Group also supported projects in schools and colleges, as well working with local Universities and health bodies.
The Cornwall Breathers website and charity is intended to help spread the benefits of this approach more widely, by becoming a resource and communications channel for patients, carers and health professionals.
The website will continue to develop and be updated frequently with new information. The website hosts an Information Menu with links to useful notes, videos and websites. There is also News Archive of items relating to the topic, and a Bulletin Board where patients, carers and professionals can ask questions, share experiences and receive feedback.