Cornwall Breathers have been awarded a £5,000 grant from VCSE Health Improvement Fund managed by Cornwall Community Foundation. The funding has been awarded to set up five new self-help expert patient groups for COPD patients throughout the County of Cornwall. The groups will aim to educate their members about their condition and offer practical solutions including suitable exercise to help them manage their conditions in a supportive group environment. An initial period of intensive support will be followed up by regular networking and support from similar self-help groups already running in the County.
Groups are starting at St Austell, Launceston, and Looe, with two more to follow soon.
The funding also supports members from Cornwall Breathers going in to schools across the county to talk to young people about the dangers of smoking and vaping.
Last Updated on 28 September 2024 by admin