The British Lung Foundation Wales

© British Lung Foundation is the second most common long term condition is the third biggest killer affects one in five people Did you know that in Wales lung disease:

© British Lung Foundation How? Raising awareness Health information leaflets Website Helpline BE Groups Penpals Campaigns Research Introduction The British Lung Foundation is here to support every one of those affected, their families and carers.

© British Lung Foundation We raise awareness of lung disease, locally and nationally across Wales and the UK We aim to find the “missing millions” ie those who are estimated to have lung conditions, but are yet to be diagnosed Raising awareness

© British Lung Foundation The BLF helpline supported over 10,000 people last year There are nurses, benefits advisers and travel experts on the phone. Although they do not replace your own doctors, they are specialised in lungs-related information and will be able to offer support: – Answer questions on lung conditions – How to apply for benefit entitlements – And much more! Why not make a note of their number: Helpline

© British Lung Foundation The BLF’s website containswww.blf.org.uk comprehensive information on lung health and lung conditions and the support we offer Information on how to access the BLF’s online forum – a virtual meeting place for people with lung problems Website

© British Lung Foundation Breathe Easy Groups are support groups which are open to anyone with a lung condition, their family, friends and carers They are run by volunteers - people with lung disease for people with lung disease There groups across Wales who meet on a monthly basis But they are not all about lung disease, they are about socialising, friendship and sharing experiences Breathe Easy Groups

© British Lung Foundation The BLF’s free Penpal Scheme is open to anyone who would like to write to or someone with a similar condition. Call the Helpline to find out how you can join the scheme: The PenPals Scheme

© British Lung Foundation The British Lung Foundation are always campaigning for improvements in services. Recent & present campaigns include: –Campaigning for more pulmonary rehabilitation programmes –The Children’s Charter – including a call for the Welsh Government to ban smoking in cars with children present –Funding for oxygen assessment You can get involved or just hear about what’s happening locally! Please us at Campaigning

© British Lung Foundation BLF provide funding in excess of £1 million per year to facilitate medical advancement in beating lung disease. Lung Research

© British Lung Foundation The BLF are here to support everyone with any lung problems in Wales, their family, friends and carers at every step of their journey If you would like more information, to get involved or support the work of the BLF, simply give us a call on Or contact us at: British Lung Foundation Wales, 6a Prospect Place, Swansea SA1 1QP Tel: Thank you So finally…