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Question 1, How likely are you to attend a ‘virtual’ support group meeting

Carol_ALUK profile imageCarol_ALUKPartnerBritish Lung Foundation364 Voters
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Likely
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Davey18 profile image
Davey18

Thank you Carol

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Pipperama300

Not sure what it involves

Lurcherman1 profile image
Lurcherman1

I wear two hearing aids so would find it difficult.

Spring1 profile image
Spring1

Sounds a good idea

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Biofreak

I am only a member of the group to get information for my husband who has just been diagnosed.

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tommi47

I probably would not while Covid is around and i don't know where I am with the consultant and his team.

C.O.P.D. and I am not 100% sure I have it!

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Caspiana in reply totommi47

Well it's virtual. You'd be safe from Covid, no?? And it's a support group for patients. Even if you think *maybe* you don't have COPD, you're here in this forum "virtually" obviously because you think you * may* have it. Good luck with your diagnosis by the way. 😊👋

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Tburg

Really sad to see how many wouldn’t join

We have regular weekly meetings and everyone really enjoys them, and finds them helpful and fun,I think it’s lack of understanding of how it works with support I’m sure many would join.

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clarehealsworldwide in reply toTburg

I find the support groups I belong to really helpful & I am glad to help others too.

in reply toTburg

It’s not lack of understanding, just that some some of us don’t want to participate in this kind of thing. What’s sad about that? Everyone’s different.

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Tburg in reply to

Absolutely it’s not for everyone, it is just such a large majority,

We have got to know our group so well with our weekly Zoom meetings , we had a nurse from the hospital last week reassuring everyone and explaining how things have changed, we had our MP this week explaining the impact of shielding ! Great to be able to support each other and have some fun in difficult times.

Can recommend x

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pepparuby1 in reply toTburg

It is not knowing how to use online videos that’s the problem for some yet once you know it’s simple!

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Tburg in reply topepparuby1

No videos to use, just click on a link and enjoy

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Patsy164

Thanks 😊

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spooks36

It could prove to be interesting Carol. mmmm!

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welshtony

Seems a good idea

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Hacienda

A Few of us here have Zoom meetings, Good to put a Face to the Names and we all get on so well. Waiting for the next one, Hopefully Soon. Anyone can Join us. Thanks Carol. Stay safe. xxx

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cofdrop-UK in reply toHacienda

It was really nice to meet up on zoom with BFL friends - everyone welcome - the more the merrier.

Cx

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Hacienda in reply tocofdrop-UK

Hi Sweetie, Hope Chrisko is OK, ? Not heard from her Recently. Hope your well as can Be. Much Love. C. XXX

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Brenda102

I have old software, I am concerned about security.

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Myottnutter

We already use Zoom for our exercise class, and Zoom for committee meetings, and are about to try a Zoom main meeting. I also wear hearing aids. It is not an issue.

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Jaybird19

about what?

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Royfod23

Should be very helpful

I don't know much about support meetings, if I felt a virtual one was beneficial I would

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Maddanj

depends on the timing

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cindyching

Due to time difference, 12 hours between Malaysia and UK, is not convenient to participate.

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jimmyofallon

mobility is a problem to get to any meeting

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Bobby1962

Hi Carol, I would like to be involved but I think the time difference in Australia would be an issue ?

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Rebecca6

I don't know what you mean by 'virtual'- zoom meeting? I do't know if I could get it to work!

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Caspiana in reply toRebecca6

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Virtual meaning it's all online.

Will the BLF nurses and people from the Helpline be participating at all I wonder?

in reply to

I am sure that this would happen.

in reply to

Thanks Sunny :)

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Daisy2408

My phone is in need of updating rather badly so not even sure I could do what is necessary but not entirely ruling myself out. Thank you Carol.

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Walkwalkwalk

I would like to hear more about it. Thank you

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Bardear

only get time to come to this site when i am able to

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agammyt

Just listening to other people's problems is a boost for me as I can then compare my problems with theirs in the knowledge that I am not alone. It is sometimes very difficult to not feel sorry for oneself unless one hears of other people having a far worse time than yourself. It is lovely to then feel sorry for those who are having a very bad time and the desire to help them is so overpowering that one can almost forget one's own health issues.

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hutchchins433

Not sure how to but will try

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Stargirl09

I apologise for my apsense I haven't been well...n thank you for not giving up on me

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Sharp5Flat13

How about a respiratory therapist conducting a pulmonary rehabilitation exercise class via a Zoom meeting?

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