Virtual Support Groups

[Carol_ALUK]

Hi All

We are really keen to hear your views about creating a virtual support group network and whether they would be a useful resource for you.

Virtual support would be delivered via a platform such as Zoom. The meetings will take place weekly at the same time. Participants will learn more about managing their lung condition from a clinical practitioner, be given the opportunity to participate in virtual activity classes eg. Singing, Tai Chi and have an opportunity to meet and chat with other members in a ‘coffee morning’ style.

I will be posting some questions around this and would be really greatful for any feedback.

Thank you

Carol

[fancy1872]

Count me in, Carol

[micox]

Hi Carol, Couldn't get your poll but I'm really keen on internet support groups and have tried to set a couple up here in rural Norfolk using Skype. The first one (initiated by another user in Equal Lives) began to take off but faded. I had no response at all for the second try (maybe it's me!) but that was all before Covid and Zoom. Keep Well, Mike.

[Bkin]

I could be interested in this Carol, thank you.

[hypercat54]

Me too. That would be great.

[Patsy164]

I would be up for a weekly chat x

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

I would love to be part of it Carol.

[Lizzog]

Yes I’d be interested

[sassy59]

Thank you Carol. Tai chi appeals. Xxx

[Oshgosh]

Sounds good,if my tech will work

[pepparuby1]

Yes count me in - however I do not understand the poll question - metal well being is that a typo ? I would only be interested in lung problems thank you

[MusicalBreath]

Carol can you email me [e-mail]

Thanks 🙏

[Lizzie34]

I would be interested

[Johnsel]

Hi Carol would this extend to overseas also? I live in Spain Carole

[Ergendl]

I'm in the process of setting up a free to access You Tube version of Breathe Better Sing Together, and also post the videos on our Facebook Page. Once I've got enough videos posted I plan to set up a virtual Zoom version of our weekly singing for lung health session. All welcome.

[WheezyAnne in reply to Ergendl]

I would be interested in this. Cant sing though, but have heard it is good for breathing exercise.

[Ergendl in reply to WheezyAnne]

I'll put more details up once there's a bit more for people to see.

[Greenthorn]

This would be a wonderfully supportive service, especially in a second surge of the virus.

[Karenanne61]

Interested too.

[LizPat30]

Carol, this sounds very interesting, any form of support would be welcome. Thank you. Jo

[Daisy55]

Definitely for my husband he is very interested

[WheezyAnne]

I would be interested, but not good at computer stuff.....

[fibroglow]

Would very much appreciate online support chat.

[Bkin]

Any update on this as we head into bug season......