The group also: 

Provides accurate, up-to-date information about pulmonary fibrosis, diagnosis, treatments and current research to improve patients' knowledge and understanding of their condition and enable those affected to have a better quality of life

Provides an awareness of the various social and community help that is available in relation to the condition  

Provide an opportunity to make new friends and feel confident to share and hear personal experiences in a respectful and confidential manner. 

Encourage emotional support through sharing of experiences and receiving reassurance from others. 

Alleviate feelings of social isolation often experienced by patients due to disability, loss of employment and status 

Providing an environment to discuss anxieties which some may find difficult to discuss with family and friends.

The Support Group has set up a Facebook page and hopes that patients, carers and family members join the private group to chat and share their experiences, ask and answer questions and make new friends. 

All interactions on the private group are confidential.