On Friday 15th August several Breathe Easy group officers and members from South Wales, met at Llanarthny Village Hall near Carmarthen. This was run by Chris Mulholland and Shan Evans, Dr Emrys Evans the Wales BLF chair and Kay Byrne (Our temporary press officer) were also there.
The session was started with a 'report back' regarding the years events from all groups. Much discussion and exchange of ideas for speakers etc. ensued.
Chris then gave us an overview of the NHS in Wales in it's current form and her thoughts on some of the possible changes. She then took us through an ideal 'Patient' journey with an explanation of what our expectations should be at the various stages.
She then addressed BLF and local campaigning themes. She asked that each group concentrate on its own particular individual local campaigns for the coming year. To assist that aim she issued a list of Assembly members applicable to each group and a list of members of the 'Health, Wellbeing and Local Government Committee.
Continuing with the campaigning theme Kay then gave us an insight into methods of gaining publicity for our cause, whether in newspapers, radio or TV. With her experience we collectively hope to raise our profile in all these mediums, I'm sure she has many useful contacts and will help us to move onwards and upwards.
It is still a sad fact that so few people with lung conditions know we even exist.
All in all an informative and interesting day, it was a pity that more members of all the groups were unable to attend.
7 years ago
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Groups like this are vital for the wellbeing and support for people living with lung conditions and their carers. The more we push the information out, the more people we can reach. Keep up the good work Swansea Bay
Margaret
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