Respiratory Support Network
Aims of the Respiratory Support Network
The Respiratory Support Network aims to:
- Provide information and advice on living with and self managing COPD.
- Offer advice on healthy lifestyles, such as diet and nutritional information or help with, for example, smoking cessation.
- Give the opportunity for people to discuss and share experiences and ways of coping
- Promote continuing rehabilitation.
- Provide information on other support services.
- Organise social events, outings and programmes of activity.
Respiratory Support Groups in the Northern Trust
| Support Group | Date of Meetings | Meeting Place |
| Antrim | Fortnightly on a Monday ----- Last Thursday of the month |
Antrim Forum ----- Outpatients in Antrim Hospital |
| Ballymoney | Fortnightly on a Tuesday | Joey Dunlop Leisure Centre |
| Larne | Fortnightly Monday | Physio Dept, Moyle Hospital |
| Magherafelt | Fortnightly Wednesday | Thompson House, Mid-Ulster Hospital |
| Causeway Breatheasy | First Thursday of the month | MDEC, Causeway Hospital, Coleraine |
| Whiteabbey | Third Tuesday of the month | Ward 2, Whiteabbey Hospital |
For further information on Respiratory Groups in the Northern Trust contact:
Yvonne Monteith
Tel: 0791 204 6173
Email: ymonteith@nichsa.com
Respiratory Support Groups in the Belfast Trust
| Support Group | Date of Meetings | Meeting Place |
| Belfast City Hospital Chest Help Group |
Second Monday of the month | The Ennis Room, Floor D, BCH |
| Mater | Last Wednesday of the month | Health Education Room, Mater Hosptial |
| Royal Victoria Hospital Breatheasy |
Second Friday of the month | Elliott Dynes Rehabilitation Unit |
| Holywood Arches | Last Tuesday of the month | Holywood Arches Library, Holywood Rd |
| Whiteabbey | Third Tuesday of the month | Ward 2, Whiteabbey Hospital |
For further information on Respiratory Groups in the Belfast Trust contact:
Alison Irving
Tel: 0791 204 6175
Email: airving@nichsa.com
Respiratory Support Groups in the South Eastern Trust
| Support Group | Date of Meetings | Meeting Place |
| North Down & Ards | Second Wednesday of the month | Marquis Hall, Abbey St, Bangor |
| Down | Third Tuesday of the month | Downshire Hospital, Downpatrick |
| Lagan Valley Breatheasy |
Second Tuesday of the month | Conservatory, Lagan Valley Hopital |
| Colin | First Friday of Each Month | Stewartstown Health Centre, Stewartstown Rd, Belfast |
For further information on Respiratory Groups in the South Eastern Trust contact:
Amanda Hamilton
Tel: 07824 777738
Email: ahamilton@nichsa.com
Respiratory Support Groups in the Southern Trust
| Support Group | Date of Meetings | Meeting Place |
|---|---|---|
| Armagh/ Dungannon |
Second Thursday of the month | Doctors Dining Room, South Tyrone Hospital Dungannon |
| ELM Tree | Last Thursday | Jethro Centre, Lurgan, |
| Kilkeel | TBC | Leisure Centre, Kilkeel |
| Newry | 2pm Third Wednesday | Newry Arts Centre (Rehearsal Room) |
For further information on Respiratory Groups in the Southern Trust contact:
Julie McGinnis
Tel: 0791 204 6174
Email: jmcginnis@nichsa.com
Respiratory Support Groups in the Western Trust
| Support Group | Date of Meetings | Meeting Place |
|---|---|---|
| Foyle Group |
2nd Monday of each month from 2.30pm-4pm and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7pm - 9pm |
Foyle Disability Resource Centre
MDEC Building at Altnagelvin Hospital |
| Tyrone Group |
1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 1.30-3.30pm |
Omagh Youth Centre, Mountjoy Road, Omagh |
| Derg Group | 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 11am - 12.30pm |
Derg Valley Healthy Living Centre, Castelderg |
| Lakeland Group | 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 2pm - 4pm | Fermanagh House, Enniskillen |
For further information on Respiratory Groups in the Western Trust contact:
Lisa Follis
Tel: 0791 204 6176
Email: lfollis@nichsa.com
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