FAB (Fatigue, Anxiety & Breathlessness)
Supporting local patients with life-limiting illnesses
Who is the course for?
Any patient who has a diagnosis of a life limiting illness, such as COPD, Heart Failure, Cancer or a Neurological condition and has two of the below symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Breathlessness
- Anxiety
To be referred to our services you must be a resident or registered with a GP in the High Peak or Derbyshire Dales.
Who will run it?
We have expert nurses, physios and occupational therapists to show you the best ways to control and manage your symptoms.
About Us
Blythe House Hospicecare and Helen’s Trust is a charity providing free care and support to people affected by life limiting illness and bereavement in the the High Peak and surrounding areas.
We aim…
By the end of the 8 weeks course we aim to give you a choice of self-help strategies to help you with these symptoms and improve how you feel.
When is it?
The eight-week FAB programme runs from 1.30pm to 3.30pm every Tuesday.
Meet the Team
(Pictured from left to right)
Emma Richards- Community Engagement Nurse
Miriam Haddock- Occupational Therapist
Karen Clayton- Community Hub Nurse
Angela Salisbury- Physiotherapist
FAQ’S
Where is it?
Blythe House Community Hub
Eccles Fold,
Chapel-en-le-Frith
High Peak
SK23 9TJ
How can I be referred?
Any health care professional can refer you or you can fill out your own self referral form. Simply visit our Blythe House website to complete a referral form or email us at bhhreferrals@nhs.net.
What happens once I have been referred?
We will contact you via telephone to discuss your referral and book you onto the next available course.
What if I’m still not sure if this course is right for me?
Our Care Navigators are here to help ring us on: 01298875080