A support group for bronchiectasis patients and their carers – “Breathtakers – Action for Bronchiectasis” was set up in 2010 – under an initiative from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh bronchiectasis clinic headed by Dr Adam Hill – now Professor Adam Hill. It is run by a small grouping of patient volunteers.
The aim of the group is to:
- aid rehabilitation
- improve and maintain quality of life
- promote awareness of bronchiectasis
Our aim is to be open, encouraging and informative. The group currently meets once a month on a Wednesday afternoon at 3pm at the Institute of Regeneration and Repair Building (on the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh site)See below for this years schedule. Note cafe closes at 3pm so come early for coffee/tea and a chat.
Each month two members of the Support Group Committee set up an information “clinic table” on a Thursday afternoon in OPD3 at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
For further information follow link: Breathtakers – Action For Bronchiectasis – Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Breathtakers Meeting Schedule
February 18th Hannah Little – Respiratory Physiotherapist
March 18th Wendy White – Respiratory Physio
April 15th Anne Ritchie – Cheyne Gang
May 20th Phil Trodden – Edinburgh Leisure
June 17th Sumetha Uthayakumar (PhD student) – Research
Sept 16th Prof Adam Hill – Developments in Bronchiectasis
October 21st A.G.M Update from CHSS
November 18th Dr Eilise Ryan – Respiratory Department NHS Lothian
December 9th Christmas get-together Quiz hosted by Mostyn
