Ahead of World Lung Day on Sunday September 25, the Irish Lung Health Alliance, a coalition of charities working to promote healthy lungs, has urged members of the public to take five steps to “Love Your Lungs”. The charities include the Alpha-1 Foundation Ireland, the Asthma Society of Ireland, COPD Support Ireland, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, … Read more
Register as a Priority Support Customer with your electricity supplier. When you are prescribed oxygen, you should contact your electricity supplier as soon as possible to register as a ‘Priority Support Customer’. If there are planned electricity cuts, the Electric Ireland Network will let you know the date and time of the cuts. What to … Read more
Do You Want To Stop Smoking? We Can Quit is a free stop smoking programme, offering group support, one to one support and stop smoking medication in the following locations Ballymun Civic Centre, D09 C8P5, Wednesdays 6-8pm (8 weeks) starting August 24th, To register contact leon.kelly@dublinnorthwest.ie Tel: 085 805 0849 Cabra Library, D07 AYW1, Thursdays … Read more
Starting 9th September for a 12 week programme. Time TBC. NO SINGING EXPERIENCE OR ABILITY REQUIRED, ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN! To register or for further information, email: SingStrong@copd.ie
Dear COPD Support Ireland Member, As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous service improvement we wish to understand how satisfied our members are with the service we currently deliver and how we can improve this service in achieving our vision of people living with COPD “living the life they wish to live.” This survey … Read more
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic, progressive lung condition with persistent symptoms of cough and breathlessness. Once called emphysema and chronic bronchitis, it is caused by exposure to harmful particles or gases that are inhaled. COPD Support Ireland are the national organisation supporting and advocating for those living with COPD, established in 2013 … Read more
NEW CLASS! NO SINGING EXPERIENCE OR ABILITY REQUIRED, ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN! When: Every Friday morning at 10am, starting on February 4th. Classes are free! SingStrong is a breathing and singing programme for people with COPD and other respiratory problems, which can improve your breathing, general physical and mental wellness, and overall quality … Read more
Estimated 380,000 people are living with COPD yet only 110,000 are diagnosed New educational Spirometry video launched today – watch here Further COPD self-management tools available on the HSE website Today, (Wednesday, 17 November 2021), the HSE and National Clinical Programme (NCP) for Respiratory is marking World COPD Day, a global public health day to raise awareness, … Read more
This year’s “Living Well with COPD” virtual patient conference is not to be missed. With speakers offering up-to date, COPD Specific information on topics such as Eating well for lung health, Exercise for Everyone, The COPD Adviceline and how it can help you, the Future of Technology in medical care and a key note speaker … Read more
Administration Officer Singstrong Jobs in Ireland – September 2021 | Indeed.com Title: SingStrong Administration Officer Organisation: COPD Support Ireland Location: Dublin / Nationwide – Remote Reporting to: General Manager Duration: Twelve month, fixed term, part-time contract (18.5 hours per week). Salary: €13.50 per hour flat rate Annual Leave: 8% of hours worked COPD Support … Read more