MIKE HEDGES VISTS BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION COPD MANAGEMENT COURSE AT PENLAN LEISURE CENTRE.
Speaking after his visit, Swansea East AM Mike Hedges said… ‘It was great to visit this programme this week and meet patients whose lives will be eased through their attendance at this course. COPD is a serious and debilitating condition which can be managed effectively so that sufferers can learn to recognise, live with and manage their symptoms. I was pleased to meet with Staff from the British Lung Foundation who are running this course; it is a big plus for people with the condition to have such expertise to call upon for information.
I hope they are able to access funding to run this course in other locations’
The free 7 week programme is currently funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and has proven results, not only educating those with COPD to help better manage their condition but also in reducing anxiety and confusion around their condition.
Through education and interactive exercise sessions, those who have COPD will less likely visit their GP for further information and will more likely better manage their condition reducing admissions.
Currently, a 7 week course is running at Penlan Leisure Centre and it is hoped that this will be rolled out subject to funding to other areas across the city.
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