Search
Search
Login
  • Register
Action Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF)
  • Information & Support
    keyboard_arrow_down
    • For people who are:
    • stethoscopeNewly Diagnosed
    • manLiving with PF
    • front_handCaring for someone
    • Information
    • chevron_forwardCoronavirus Hub
    • chevron_forwardWhat is Pulmonary Fibrosis?
    • chevron_forwardTypes of Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • chevron_forwardTreatments
    • chevron_forwardBenefits
    • chevron_forwardOxygen
    • chevron_forwardHave I got PF?
    • chevron_forwardInformation resources
    • chevron_forwardWebinars
    • Support
    • chevron_forwardSupport line
    • chevron_forwardSupport groups
    • chevron_forwardSpecialist ILD centres
    • chevron_forwardPF Together Magazine
    • Personal stories
  • Get Involved
    keyboard_arrow_down
    • Fundraise
    • chevron_forwardPF Awareness Month 2026
    • chevron_forwardFundraise for us
    • Improve PF Care
    • Shop
    • Donate
    • chevron_forwardDonate today
    • chevron_forwardGive in memory
    • chevron_forwardLeave a gift in your will
    • chevron_forwardWeekly lottery
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Research
    keyboard_arrow_down
    • Take part in research
    • chevron_forwardWhat is research?
    • chevron_forwardFind a study
    • chevron_forwardFAQs
    • chevron_forwardResearch stories
    • Our research
    • chevron_forwardAPF research
    • chevron_forwardResearch priorities
    • chevron_forwardSupport for researchers
    • chevron_forwardDonate to research
    • Research news
  • About Us
    keyboard_arrow_down
    • chevron_forwardAbout our charity
    • chevron_forwardNews
    • chevron_forwardOur strategy
    • chevron_forwardSurveys and reports
    • chevron_forwardPeople
    • chevron_forwardJobs
    • chevron_forwardAnnual Reports
    • chevron_forwardContact us
search Donate
Sign up to the APF Newsletter to keep informed about our latest workarrow_forward
Support Groups

Scottish Rural Network

If you live in a remote or rural area of Scotland and have pulmonary fibrosis (PF), speak to others in a similar situation at the Scottish Rural Network meetings.

What is the Scottish Rural Network?

When you live in a particularly remote or rural area and are living with pulmonary fibrosis, it can sometimes feel quite isolating, and it's often difficult to travel to your closest support group. This is an online group where those living in remote or rural communities across Scotland can get together, share their experiences, learn from each other and support each other.

Man in checked shirt reclinging on sofa with laptop

What happens during a meeting?

A large part of each meeting will be a chance to discuss things together about all aspects of pulmonary fibrosis. There will be an APF staff member present to facilitate the meeting, but the discussions will be guided by the group members. You're welcome to join in the discussions or just come along and listen.

Unless otherwise agreed, each meeting will have an arranged speaker who will talk about living well with PF. This may be about diet, pulmonary rehabilitation, talking to your family about PF, looking after your mental health or any other topics that are important to you.

When is the group?

The group meets quarterly in February, May, August & November from 2.00pm - 3.30pm. Future dates will be confirmed at each meeting.

Meeting Dates for 2026

17th February

19th May

18th August

17th November

Who is the group for?

It’s for anyone who lives in a rural or remote area of Scotland and is affected by pulmonary fibrosis.

How do I join?

To join this group or if you have any questions, email supportnetwork@actionpf.org or call the Support Line on 01223 785725.

Join Online Now
Tab ID:232
APF

01733 839642

info@actionpf.org

call

Support line
01223 785725

article

Sign up for
our newsletter

Contact About us Jobs News Donate

England & Wales Charity Registration Number: 1152399, Scotland Charity Registration Number: SCO50992

Privacy Policy Cookie Preferences
AMRC Logo
Funding Regulator
Copyright 2026 by APF
Terms Of Use | Privacy Statement