COPD Community Connectors

This project is now closed.

The COPD Community Connectors Programme ran for 3 years and was a volunteering opportunity for people living in Southend who have COPD or care for someone with COPD. The programme was set up for people who wanted to help improve care services and reduce health inequalities so that everyone can live well together.

• To share knowledge, learning experiences and stories from the local area
• To inform and influence service providers
• Share information
• Build relationships with service providers

• Training workshops
• Coaching Support
• Access to Advisory Group
• Make friends
• Learn new skills
• Reduce isolation
• Impress yourself

The Community Connectors programme was designed to gain a deeper understanding of the lived experience of those living with COPD when accessing support and living a healthier life.

This programme formed part of the national drive to reduce health inequalities focusing on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

• Exercise and Education at Nicholson House
• Active Bystander Training for Community Connectors
• Healthwatch Assembly
• Everyone Health visits COPD Drop In
• Clinical Health Psychologist visits COPD Drop-in
• Nicholson House residents learn about how the NHS is changing
• Clinical Research Team visit COPD Drop In
• Improving Respiratory Care
• City Day Celebrations
• “COPD Drop In” supporting respiratory research