Giving you a space to breathe
We offer a breathlessness management programme at both our Erdington and Selly Park sites for people who are affected by fatigue, anxiety and breathlessness as a result of their illness.
Fatigue, Anxiety and Breathlessness Programme (FAB)
We hold a symptom management programme called FAB (Fatigue, Anxiety and Breathlessness) at both our Erdington and Selly Park sites.
The programme is held in each of our sites’ Living Well Centres. Patients are encouraged to make their own way to the session as we do not have transport available.
Our FAB Programme
Our Living Well Centres in Erdington and Selly Park host the Fatigue, Anxiety and Breathlessness (FAB) Programme.
The course consists of six, two-hour sessions and is designed to help people with symptoms of breathlessness, fatigue and anxiety take back control of their breathing, improve confidence and maintain independence.
The programme is led by a Multi-Disciplinary Team including an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist – includes education, advice and self-management techniques.
In a small, relaxed and social group with other people with similar experiences, you will learn why we become breathless and how to better manage your symptoms to improve your quality of life
The FAB programme is open to people affected by breathlessness, regardless of their particular condition or diagnosis.
The key components of FAB will be a focus on:
- Techniques to help you manage your breathing
- Addressing thoughts that may add to your anxiety and breathing, and ways to change your patterns of thinking that will help
- Exercises to improve strength and function in order to achieve to your short or long term goals and improve your quality of life.
To discuss referrals into FAB or for any further information please contact our Erdington switchboard on 0121 465 2000 or Selly Park switchboard on 0121 472 1191 and ask to speak to a member of the Therapies Team who will be more than happy to help.
Referrals for the FAB Programme must be completed by a healthcare professional using the form linked below. You cannot self-refer for this programme.
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