Asthma UK have set up support groups for young people aged 18 to 25 and are looking for young people with asthma to join the groups.
There are currently groups set up in the following areas: Belfast, York, Leeds, Sunderland, Leicester, Chichester, Basildon, Coventry and Cleethorpes
Asthma UK are also looking for young people to set up their own support groups. They will receive training and help to set up their groups so if you know any young people (aged 18-25) who may be interested in joining a group or setting up their own support group please pass on the contact details below:
web: www.asthma.org.uk/support
email: [email protected]
text: 07581 019 193
call 020 7786 4989
‘This is a great opportunity for young people with asthma to share their experiences with others of the same age,’ says Clare Hodder, Asthma UK’s Youth Engagement Officer. ‘Young people are in a great position to offer support and advice, as they have probably been through it themselves.’