19/11/2025
Today is World COPD Day
For many people with COPD, small changes and the right supports can help you manage your condition, in conjunction with your prescribed medication.
At Longford Social Prescribing Service, we connect people to local and online COPD supports, including:
✔️ COPD Support Groups, to feel understood by other people living with the same condition, share experiences and tips for improving your quality of life, learn more about COPD and make social connections
✔️ Pulmonary rehabilitation programmes to improve breathing strength, provide education and meet other people who have COPD
✔️ Gentle exercise groups, at the pace that suits you, to build stamina safely and to keep you motivated in a group setting
✔️ Singing for lung health - classes that help control breath
✔️ Stop-smoking supports, one-to-one and/or group classes
In addition to activities that can reduce breathlessness and improve overall health, availing of supports can help reduce feelings of fear and isolation by connecting with other people who understand the daily challenges of the condition.
You can ask for your GP for a referral to Longford Social Prescribing Service or you can contact us directly to see how we can help you. Please phone Tony on 087 458 1178 or Mary on 087 448 0835 or email us on socialprescribing@lcrl.ie
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