Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service

Found it helpful and motivating

The person that phoned me made me feel at ease right from the start and listened to me the whole time.

I learnt a lot from the talks about my condition, Bronchiectasis, and how to manage it. The exercises definitely made me feel stronger.The staff were always helpful, encouraging and supportive and it was useful to meet other attendees with similar problems.

The course was very informative, and motivated me to do the exercises.It is also reassuring to be able to talk to somebody.

The competetive part of the course helped me more than anything.

Excellent results in a short space of time. All of the staff were super. Very caring and helpful. They treated everyone with respect.

From the minute I walked through the door I was made to feel welcome and at ease. Everything was explained for the morning, goals were set and would change as I progressed.

I felt I needed to talk to someone outside of my family about my feelings and problems. Talking and explaining has given me a different perspective on my problems.

Most improvement in a long time. Improved my life.

I think that anybody taking this course would benefit from it medically. The place is sasy to find. There is a plenty of parking space, also plenty of room in hall.

After completeing the PR course I think it is extremely important to keep up exercises and the maintenance group does just that. I believe the mantenance group has helped me and others continue with the exercises necessary to keep the lungs working.

The staff are very profesional and very thorough, explain in terms that are easy to understand. (Rehab Course)

It's a great and friendly course, it's help me alot. The staff have been caring and fantastic. (Rehab Course)

I would like to comment on the commitment and friendliness of the staff who helped us all on this course.

My sessions was where I was able to talk about things and know I wasn't being judged.

Excellent communication skills along with good strong advice.

It took me from a very dark place to moving my life forward.

They make you feel safe and understand your limitations. They encourage you to do your best. (Rehab Maintenance)

I found the course very helpful, informative and enjoyable. Very respectful staff. (Rehab Course)

Extremely supportive and encouraging environment. Excellent practioners who fully understand and are empathic to the challenges that chronic lung conditions present. (Rehab Course)

Motivational, well organised and useful information. (Pulmonary Rehab Course)

It makes you feel so good after the session and every one gets so much out of the course. (Course)

Non threatening environment. Professional, friendly, understanding staff who are nevertheless very firm. Individually tailored for each participant. Extremely friendly rapport quickly built for group. Great benefits. (Course)

Such good information. Lovely girls heading the course. Feel so much better and in control. (Course)

It has helped me to manage my breathing & walk further than I can normally outside due to the weather road levels. Questions answered. A friendly group of people. (Course)

Staff were very professional, kind, helpful and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Caring and considerate to all. (Rehab)

Well planned and conducted course. Helpful and knowledgeable staff cheerful atmosphere. (Rehab)

The course has improved my everyday life as its given me more confidence. (Rehab)

It's a very well run course. All the staff are very attentive, helpful and genuinely concerned for our well being. (Rehab)

I have felt supported and able to try to move forward with what is a difficult and sometimes confusing life. (Counselling)

Found the course extremely helpful, would definitely recommend. (Rehab)

It made you realise that you are not the only one with a problem. Staff was kind and helpful and the talks were very informative although I wasn't sure about the course at the first I am very glad I came as I feel I know more about what I can do now. (Rehab)

The course has been of great benefit to me, both physically and educationally. Good balance and very kind, caring course leaders. (Rehab)

The course is of immense value for improving all aspects of exercise and proving that it can be achieved. There is plenty of expert help. (Rehab)

The whole experience was so helpful brilliant. (Rehab)

The whole experience has helped me to move on feel motivated. The girls running the course, are fantastic. (Rehab)

Its a great course very helpful and interesting, lovely caring people. (Rehab)

The staff running the course are very helpful and have a happy upbeat attitude. (Rehab)

I found great encouragement & praise as my confidence grew. The staff were very helpful and kind. (Rehab)

I found the course content helpful and the staff very supportive.

The ladies were brilliant helping me walk and exercise more than I thought I could. Great encouragement, friendly, dedicated. (Rehab)

I found the service extremely helpful. It was good to have someone outside the family to listen to problems. (Counselling)

the staff are very helpful, education is informative. interesting is presented in a clear way. All other aspects of course very good. (Rehab)

All aspects of the course were very useful. Talking to others with the same condition was also helpful. (Rehab)

It has been amazing in keeping me motivated and inspired. It has changed my health and well being beyond belief. I am living a life again. (Rehab Maintenance)

Well run, professional, beneficial, friendly and an extremely good course for people suffering from lung disease.

The staff are so helpful, considerate and kind, always willing to listen and help. They have a lot of empathy

Staff very helpful and reassuring. Nice to be able to ask any questions.

I feel that the exercises and discussions made me feel a lot better and more confident. Also a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere.

Very effective, enjoyable and positive experience.

Staff are very happy, cheerful, friendly understanding and encouraging.

This course has provided me with valuable information about breathing techniques and 'do-able' exercises. They have had beneficial results for me.

It has been brilliant! Lots of activities, enjoyable and lots of encouragement from the staff. A reason to leave the house. People like myself to chat to. A reason to 'push' myself. Something to look forward to.