Breathe Easy

	Breathe Easy
Description	Local support group for people with a lung condition, including for carers and family. Visiting speakers include doctors etc, outings arranged. Breathe Easy group Southampton Central When: 1st Wednesday Time: 12pm-1.30pm Call: 0300 303 0253 Email: [email protected] Venue: Newtown Community Centre, Graham Road, Southampton, SO14 0AW Breathe Easy group Hedge End When: 2nd Friday of every month Time: 2pm - 4pm Call: 0300 303 0253 Venue: The Underhill Centre, St Johns Road, Eastleigh, SO30 4AF
Address	Freemantle and Shirley Community Church, Randolph Street, Southampton SO15 3HF
Telephone	For advice about living with a lung condition, phone the helpline on 03000 030 555 British Lung Foundation 023 8023 0166
Email	https://www.blf.org.uk/get-in-touch#email
Website	https://www.blf.org.uk/support-in-your-area/breathe-easy-southampton-support-group
Social media	https://twitter.com/lunguk https://www.facebook.com/britishlungfoundation

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