Breathe Easy Durham Dales is a support group for people affected by lung conditions including their friends, family and carers. Find out more about Breathe Easy.
Where?
Methodist Church
23 Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6EN (opposite the hospital)
View a map of the venue location.
For more information contact the North Regional Office: 0191 263 0276
More about the group
New group Breathe Easy Durham Dales was launched in Bishop Auckland on World COPD Day. The group will be supported by Caroline Dinsdale BLF respiratory nurse and Durham Dales Practice Based Commissioning Group. From January, the group will meet on the first Thursday of each month
Meetings and activities in 2012
- 7 June
Yoga - How it helps people with chest problems (Marian Keays) - 5 July
Durham Action Carers - 2 August
Dietician - Sarah Richmond - 6 September
To be arranged - 4 October
To be arranged - 1 November
Teesdale Fell Rescue and Orienteering - Steve Owers - 6 December
Christmas Lunch
Breathe Easy Durham Dales
Breathe Easy Durham Dales were officially launched by the Mayor of Bishop Auckland, Cllr John Lethbridge in August, pictures above right with Harry Brown, Chairman of the group. The Mayor spoke of his personal experience of lung disease and family history of mining. Vikki Bailey, Respiratory Programme Manager for NHS North East, gave an interesting presentation and Bev Wears, BLF Support & Development Manager, gave an introduction to the charity. The group was awarded a start up grant by Durham Dales GP commissioning group and is supported by their BLF Respiratory Specialist Nurse, Caroline Dinsdale.
Durham Information Guide (DIG)
DIG is an online database developed by Durham County Council which allows you to search for information on adult social care services, health groups and other community information on a countywide, regional and national basis. www.durham.gov.uk/dig
