COPD Support Ireland
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Mission Statement
COPD Support Ireland is an advocacy and support organisation, driven by people living with COPD. Our mission is to maximise the quality of life of people living with or at risk of COPD and to support those who care for them.
About This Cause
COPD Support Ireland is a charity set up to support all those living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). We are Ireland’s only national COPD support and advocacy body, bringing together local support groups from around the country, to help those living with, and caring for someone with, COPD. We were founded in 2013 by patients working with the support of the Irish Thoracic Society, COPD National Clinical Programme, and health care professionals. Our Board We are governed by a Board of Directors made up of people with a range of skills and expertise to support the development of the charity, including people living with COPD, health professionals and people with financial, marketing and business backgrounds. The Board is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of COPD Support Ireland. 5 places are reserved on the board for local member COPD support groups, 5 places for allied health professionals with 5 places reserved for people with the required expertise and skills to help the organisation function effectively. We facilitate over 30 local peer support groups around Ireland that meet weekly for a COPD exercise programme, COPD education sessions and peer to peer support. These groups meet in person or more recently virtually using Zoom.