Let’s Talk Christmas! The ILFA Christmas Jumper Support Group Meeting will take place on Friday 11th December at 4pm.
Our special guest will be Irene Byrne, Respiratory Physiotherapist at the Mater University Hospital.
Why not put on your festive Christmas jumper (the louder the better!), find a Christmas hat, organise a cuppa or a tipple and join us for some virtual mince pies!
In April-May, ILFA conducted a research survey on the impact of COVID-19 on patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. We had a great response with over 200 people sharing their experiences with us. The survey results have been incorporated into infographics and are shared here.
Thanks to Danny Sheahan, lead researcher with Invisio Ltd. for his help with conducting the survey and analysing the results. Sincere thanks also to Boehringer Ingelheim, Roche Products Ireland and the European IPF & Related Diseases Federation (EU-IPFF) for supporting this valuable research.
Let’s Talk Christmas! The ILFA Christmas Jumper Support Group Meeting will take place online on Friday 11th December at 4pm.
Our special guest will be Irene Byrne, Respiratory Physiotherapist at the Mater University Hospital.
Why not put on your festive Christmas jumper (the louder the better!), find a Christmas hat, organise a cuppa or a tipple and join us for some virtual mince pies!
Alternatively call 086 871 5264 or email info@ilfa.ie to register for this free online event.
The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association is delighted to have been accepted as a member of Care Alliance Ireland -a national network of voluntary organisations supporting family carers. The alliance aims to raise awareness & ensure the role of family carers is fully recognised and valued by society in Ireland.
Calling all healthcare professionals … the Irish Lung Fibrosis Association (ILFA Ireland) is pleased to offer educational bursaries to respiratory healthcare professionals working with lung fibrosis patients to study Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). The course will be delivered online (January 2021) and will require a minimum commitment of 15 hours e-learning & 10 hours participatory (Teams & skills practice) online sessions.
The course will cover:
CBT theory
Assessing patients using the CBT model
Cognitive and behavioural techniques
Case study practice and presentations
After completing this course, you should be able to:
1. Understand the basics of CBT
2. Understand why CBT is useful for the treatment of depression and anxiety
3. Identify patients under psychological distress
4. Use basic CBT skills and techniques to help address psychological distress.
Please email info@ilfa.ie for an application form if you are interested in applying for an educational bursary for CBT Training. The closing date for applications is Monday 16th November.
Huge thanks to all the ILFA community near and far who lit candles all over Ireland and overseas in support of lung fibrosis patients and families and to remember loved ones who have passed away.
2020 has been an incredibly difficult year for everyone and it was a very special way to come together, though apart.
We were delighted to have such amazing support for this event. Thank you all!
