NELFT Integrated Respiratory Team

20/11/2025

Thurrock support group dates for 2026

Be sure to put them in your calenders

19/11/2025

It’s World COPD Day.

Colder weather can cause breathing problems if you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Make sure you know how to look after yourself or someone else living with COPD.

➡️ https://nhs.uk/conditions/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-copd/

19/11/2025

The team are excited to announce that after a lot of requests we are finally in position to start a new support group location in Basildon.

This will run on a trial basis for 6 months.

So please come down and show your support in the new year!

14/11/2025

13/11/2025

Did you know that if you have a chronic lung condition or use medical equipment that relies on water or electricity, you may be eligible to use the Priority Service Register (PSR)?

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free service offered to people who may need extra support if there's a power cut or interruption to your water or gas supply.

If you know who supplies your power and water, you can register with them directly. Or you can look up your supplier on the PSR website. https://orlo.uk/ejAGO

13/11/2025

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11/11/2025

The team are pleased to announce that our Respiratory Support Group is now affiliated with Asthma + Lung UK 😀

11/11/2025

🫁 Alpha-1 awareness month 🫁

How common is Alpha-1?
There are about 100,000 people in the United States living with Alpha-1 (and about the same number of people with Alpha-1 living in Europe). Worldwide, ​​the number of people with Alpha-1 is 1 in every 1,500 to 3,500 people of European ancestry.

People of any racial or ethnic group can get Alpha-1, but it is more common in people of northern European backgrounds.

Source: Alpha-1 Foundation

07/11/2025

What is Alpha 1?

"Alpha-1 is a condition that affects the lungs and/or the liver. It is a progressive condition, which means it may worsen over time. It can lead to serious lung and/or liver disease.

Alpha-1 is also known as AAT, AATD, Alpha-1 protease inhibitor deficiency, Alpha-1 related emphysema, genetic emphysema, hereditary pulmonary emphysema, inherited emphysema, or genetic COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)"

Extract taken from the Alpha-1 Foundation website

05/11/2025

Did you know that November is Alpha 1 awareness month?