Brighton ILD Support Group

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Keeping well this winter
During the colder months, there might be a higher risk of catching coughs and colds when meeting face-to-face. If you're concerned about this, please speak to the group leader for information about how group members are keeping in touch, and how the group manages infection risk.

Read more about managing pulmonary fibrosis in cold weather.

We are hoping to start a pulmonary fibrosis support group in Brighton and would like to know if you would be interested in joining, or assisting to set up or run the group?

Being diagnosed and living with a lung condition can be challenging. Support groups offer the opportunity to meet others who understand what you are going through and are open to anyone affected by pulmonary fibrosis - patients, family, carers and friends.

The group aims to:

·       Provide a space for emotional support where you can meet other people in similar situation and share your hopes, fears, and aspirations.

·       Offer a range of health care professionals and other experts to give talks and answer any questions or concerns you may have.

·       Provide information on the latest Pulmonary Fibrosis research, developments, events, and signposting advice to other relevant organisations.

Please note there will be no joining fee and you can come and go as you please.

Contact details

If you are interested in attending this support group, or would like to find out more, please email Erin Whitson, Respiratory Nurse: e.whitson@nhs.net

When we meet

The group will meet every 3 months on the first Thursdasy of the month commencing September 2025

Upcoming dates

First Thursdays 1400-1600

Sep 4th 2025

Dec 4th 2025

March 5th 2026

June 4th 2026

Sept 3rd  2026

Dec 3rd 2026

Where we meet

Hove Polyclinic,

Nevill Avenue

Brighton and Hove

BN3 7HY

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