‘You, Me & COPD’ roadshow arrives in Leicester

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Expert advice for people battling against chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is on offer next week.

Chiesi UK & Ireland, in association with the UK’s leading lung charity, Asthma + Lung UK, is bringing the You, Me & COPD roadshow to Leicester at Asda Thurmaston, Barkby Thorpe Lane on 4 and 5 October.

When visiting the roadshow’s bespoke mobile hub, people living with COPD and their friends and family members will be able to access information and support as well as speaking to healthcare professionals such as nurses and pharmacists onsite about the condition without judgement.

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"Following the positive feedback that we received from last year's roadshow, we are proud to support those affected by COPD by bringing You, Me & COPD to towns and cities across the country for a second year running," said Ralph Blom, General Manager, Chiesi UK & Ireland. "Alongside Asthma + Lung UK, we aim to provide COPD patients and their families with the resources, information and community support they need to live well with, and better understand and manage, their condition."

Mobile hub of "You Me & COPD" RoadshowMobile hub of "You Me & COPD" Roadshow
Mobile hub of "You Me & COPD" Roadshow

Dr Andy Whittamore, clinical lead at Asthma + Lung UK, urged COPD sufferers in Leicester to attend if they can, adding: “You’ll be able to talk in confidence to an Asthma + Lung UK healthcare advisor, who will be able to give you advice and tips on ways to best manage and live well with your condition.

For more information, visit www.youmeandcopd.co.uk.

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