The COPD roadshow – a safe space for people living with the lung condition Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is coming to Leicester next week to offer information and support.
The ‘You, Me & COPD’ roadshow will be bringing its mobile hub to Thurmaston’s Asda Superstore in Barkby Thorpe Lane on Friday, October 4 and Saturday October 5th.
Recent data shows that Leicester faces a notably higher mortality rate of COPD compared to the rest of England, and recent Chiesi survey data revealed that over half of COPD patients in the East Midlands have felt hesitant to ask for more information about their condition because they were worried about being judged or discriminated against.
Furthermore, 62.5 per cent of respondents had experienced being unable to take part in social activities as a result of their condition.
When visiting the bespoke mobile hub, people living with COPD and their friends and family members are able to access information, support and speak to healthcare professionals such as nurses and pharmacists onsite about the condition without judgement. A local healthcare professional will also be on-site, alongside a representative from Asthma + Lung UK, to share information on local COPD support services and direct patients to safe spaces beyond the mobile hub.
“If you are in the Leicester area living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), drop into the You, Me and COPD Roadshow if you can. It’s worrying to see the results of Chiesi’s survey showing the negative impact COPD has on people’s ability to take part in social activities, which are such an important part of our lives,” said Dr Andy Whittamore, clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK.
“At the COPD hub, you’ll be able to talk in confidence to an Asthma + Lung UK healthcare advisor, who will be able to give you advice and tips on ways to best manage and live well with your condition. At Asthma + Lung UK we’re proud to be part of this important initiative, which has already helped so many people living with COPD.”
For more information about the roadshow, visit www.youmeandcopd.co.uk.
