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"New Victoria Hospital Glasgow Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes"

About: New Victoria Hospital / Pulmonary Rehabilitation

(as the patient),

I went to the classes to seek more knowledge about my C.O.P.D,

I was keen to learn how to exercise and not be afraid of getting too breathless. 

 Also to get as fit as I could to help me stay strong .

I really enjoyed the classes, Doreen ,Sharon  and Joyce showed me how to manage my breathing and took us all through each week to get stronger and fitter,

We had information on knowing the signs of when to stop , This is really helpful and made me aware of my limitations, gradual increase in the exercise program at a steady pace was amazing to see the difference from week 1 to week 8 , It is not a mad fast extreme class so don't be frightened to give it a try.

 We had group talks about managing daily activities learn to know your own body and listen to it , good talk on chest clearance , food and nutrition , breathing techniques , relaxation techniques , coping with anxiety and panic , all these talks were really helpful .

I did the exercise at home as requested , the class motivated me to really take it on board and I loved it, The group was lovely, we all had our individual issues and went at our own pace , It was not a competition to see who was the fittest , it was friendly and I enjoyed the company . I will keep up my program at home as I now have the tools to stay strong , all the education talks have shown me how to manage my condition on a better level . I would recommend the classes to anyone. 

Thank you to the team at the New Victoria Hospital Glasgow 

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Response from Kevin Torbet, Admin Assistant, Patient Experience and Public Involvement, NHSGGC 4 weeks ago
Kevin Torbet
Admin Assistant, Patient Experience and Public Involvement,
NHSGGC
Submitted on 02/07/2025 at 10:39
Published on Care Opinion at 10:39


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Dear Beth59

Thank you so much for sharing your experience of the COPD education and exercise classes at the New Victoria Hospital.

We’re delighted to hear how much you gained from the programme—not only in building your physical strength and confidence, but also in learning to manage your condition more effectively. It’s clear that Doreen, Sharon, and Joyce created a supportive, welcoming environment where everyone could go at their own pace and feel encouraged every step of the way.

Your feedback perfectly captures the purpose of these classes: helping people feel informed, empowered, and in control of their health. It’s wonderful to hear how much you valued the education sessions, the breathing and relaxation techniques, and the group support. The fact that you’ve continued the exercises at home and feel motivated to stay strong is a real testament to your commitment—and to the team’s excellent work.

We’ll make sure your kind words are passed on to everyone involved. Thank you again for taking the time to share your journey, and for recommending the programme to others.

Wishing you all the best in continuing to manage your COPD with strength and confidence.

Kind regards

Kevin

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