From the top left: Liz Ryan, Gisele Fabris, Carol Hakimian, Ashley Green, Michael Heaphy, Noel Baxter, Hannah Tucker, Katie Khan, Jeni Smith, Jen Ainsworth
The London & South Regional Committee was formed in 2005 and is made up of patients, carers Breathe Easy group members, respiratory nurses and physiotherapists, Primary Care Trust representatives and GPs from across the region (London, South East and East of England).
Current Committee members
Dame Diana Brittan – Chair
Colin Figgett – Chair of Breathe Easy Tunbridge Wells
Noel Baxter – GP with specialism in COPD
Carol Hakimian – Treasurer of Breathe Easy Canterbury
Bill Watson – Chairman of Breathe Easy Spelthorne
Nikki Davies – British Lung Foundation Nurse, Wandsworth PCT
Katie Khan – Respiratory Nurse, Surrey PCT
Matthew Hodson - COPD Consultant Nurse, City & Hackney Teaching PCT
Peter Woods - Chair of Breathe Easy Ipswich
Anne McWhirter - Chair of Breathe Easy Windsor
Christine Fehrenbach - Respiratory Nurse Specialist, Portsmouth
The Regional Committee has 4 main aims which are:
- To support the charitable objectives of the BLF.
- Influence future BLF strategy to incorporate regional priorities and considerations.
- Support the London & South region in the work it undertakes, including campaigning activities, Breathe Easy group support and awareness events.
- To raise the profile of the BLF with all people and organisations involved in respiratory health care.
Upcoming meeting dates
Wednesday 8 September 2010
Saturday 4 December 2010
If you would like to contact the London & South regional committee you can or .