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Bolton Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group

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Keeping well this winter
During the colder months, there might be a higher risk of catching coughs and colds when meeting face-to-face. If you're concerned about this, please contact the group organiser for information about how group members are keeping in touch, and how the group manages infection risk.

Being diagnosed and living with a lung condition can be challenging. Support groups offer the opportunity to meet others who understand what you are going through and are open to anyone affected by pulmonary fibrosis - patients, family, carers and friends.

We have a range of speakers on topics such as singing for lung health, keeping active, healthy eating, mental wellbeing, travel insurance and the latest news in research and treatments. Specialist staff are sometimes available for information and advice, and we also arrange informal social events from time to time. Why not come to one of our meetings and check us out?

Contact details

Steve Milward
07748 363267
‍steve@boltonpulmonaryfibrosis.org

When we meet

Second Friday each month, 2.30 - 4.30pm

Also Pulmonary Rehab every Tuesday 4-5pm
Singing For Lung Health every Thursday 10.30-11.30am at the Wellbeing Hub

Upcoming dates

12th December 2025

9th January 2026
13th February
13th March
10th April
8th May
12th June
10th July
14th August
11th September
9th October
13th November

Where we meet

Wellbeing Hub
Bolton Hospice
Queens Park Street
Chorley New Road
Bolton
BL1 4QT

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