Could we please ask those who know/work with someone with COPD to share this UG student survey? Responses would be very gratefully appreciated! Many thanks IASLT COPD Support Ireland

Have you thought about or attempted suicide? The Eden programme is designed to guide individuals away from considering suicide. Tailored for adults over 18, sessions are held weekly in Dublin City Centre from 10am to 1pm. Visit tinyurl.com/SOSeden

The Irish Heart Foundation is holding an in-person event on heart failure in the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise on Tuesday, 30th April from 12pm – 4pm. If you would like to attend, register here: eventbrite.ie/e/living-well-…

Some photos from our event for World Health Day at the Sheraton Athlone on the 7th April. Take a look at all the photos from the day in the gallery on our website copd.ie/world-health-d…

This week government approved a proposal for legislation that will make Ireland the first country to increase the age of sale of tobacco to 21. Urgently required as 18% of the population over the age of 15 are smokers gov.ie/en/press-relea… COPD Support Ireland

Upcoming ONLINE Living Well programme dates, the FREE HSE programme for adults living with 1 or more long-term health conditions. To book your place, contact Triona McNamee 087 405 3880 or email [email protected]

Photos from our Ballyfermot Support Group who recently had Afternoon Tea with the Lord Mayor of Dublin at the Mansion House!

Delighted with the opportunity to present at #PHM2024 PSI DHP “They can’t make me breathe, that’s the only problem I have”. Living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Ireland– A qualitative study. MU Psychology Rebecca Maguire COPD Support Ireland

Congratulations @COPDSupportire celebrates it’s #10thYearAnniversary. A Beautiful Hot Air Balloon #LapelPin. The pin is a sleek turquoise hot air balloon. #enamelpin #pins #pinstagram #pinoftheday #pinsofinstagram #pindesign #pinspinspins #copd#copdawareness #wellness #breathe

An interesting interview for all our COPD members to listen to. @NCPRespiratory Anáil CPRC_ISCP

Fantastic interview with Joe Claffey from our Cabra Support Group and the benefits he received attending Pulmonary Rehab! @NCPRespiratory HSE CHO DNCC Anáil CPRC_ISCP

Rose Brennan tells her story on how life has changed for her since attending Pulmonary Rehab and our Support Group in Cabra! @NCPRespiratory HSE CHO DNCC Anáil CPRC_ISCP

Well done to all involved in this wonderful series of videos! @NCPRespiratory Anáil CPRC_ISCP

Take a look at Brendan Murphy from our Fettercairn COPD Support Group sharing his experience with the COPD Outreach Department. @NCPRespiratory Anáil CPRC_ISCP @DMHospitalGroup HSE Dublin South, Kildare & West Wicklow Mary-Rose Cunningham youtu.be/LaEX8T5P7Rk?si…

Thank you to Patsy Smith from our Clare COPD Support Group who tells of the help she received through the HSE's Respiratory Integrated Care. @NCPRespiratory Anáil CPRC_ISCP HSE Mid West Community Healthcare Brian Fitzgibbon youtu.be/CRqXYu5KYHA?si…

Our Dundalk COPD Support Group is welcoming new members! @NCPRespiratory Anáil CPRC_ISCP Age Friendly Ireland Family Carers Ireland CHO8 Midlands Louth Meath @DMHospitalGroup Dundalk dundalkonline

COPD Support Ireland would like to cheer on Gerry Browne as he prepares to undertake his challenge in October! Please support his fundraiser, if you can! copd.enthuse.com/pf/gerry-browne

We have a stand today at the Integrated Learning Enhanced Integrated Care in the Community study day for GP nurses in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny. Pop along and say hi to Karen & Paula! HSE/South East Community Healthcare IEHG @NCPRespiratory IGPNEA Irish College of GPs Anáil