1. The British Lung Foundation Wales

2. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk 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:

3. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk 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.

4. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk 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

5. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk 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

6. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk The BLF’s website www.blf.org.uk 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 www.blf.org.ukwww.blf.org.uk

7. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk 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

8. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk The BLF’s free Penpal Scheme is open to anyone who would like to write to or email someone with a similar condition. Call the Helpline to find out how you can join the scheme: 03000 030 555 The PenPals Scheme

9. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk 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 email us at wales@blf.org.uk Campaigning

10. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk BLF provide funding in excess of £1 million per year to facilitate medical advancement in beating lung disease. Lung Research

11. © British Lung Foundation 2012 www.blf.org.uk 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 03000 030 555 Or contact us at: British Lung Foundation Wales, 6a Prospect Place, Swansea SA1 1QP Tel: 01792 455764 Thank you So finally…