Our charity and support service
Nebuliser support service HELPLINE: 07711 933888 and EMAIL ENQUIRY SERVICE: info@asthmarelief.org.uk
Our story
Asthma Relief is a charity which was set up in 1997, by retired Swindon engineer, Dave Penman. Sadly, many years earlier Dave’s 28 year old brother died following an Asthma attack. Dave had always hoped that when he retired from running his engineering business, he would be able to do something to help asthmatics and people with breathing problems.
However, in 1997, Dave suffered a massive heart attack and was advised by the doctors that he would not be able to work again. During his time in hospital, Dave noticed that the patients on his ward were sharing one nebuliser (a nebuliser is a device which is used to administer a solution of medication in the form of a fine mist for the patient to inhale, thus enabling them to breathe more easily).
It was at this point that the idea of setting up a charity to support people with breathing difficulties by supplying nebulisers to them via hospitals, doctor’s surgeries, community nurses etc, came to Dave. Asthma Relief was set up from Dave’s hospital bed. We are now donating (free of charge) around 1,500 nebulisers every year to people of all ages throughout the UK. Due to the cost, nebulisers are not always freely available to people with breathing related illnesses.
Who we help and the people behind the charity
As well as asthmatics, nebulisers are also used to treat the following groups of people:-
- Patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Bronchiectasis Patients
- Emphysema Patients
- Hospice & Palliative Care Patients
- Elderly people
- Children with complex medical needs
- Patients with cystic fibrosis
Asthma Relief is a very cost effective charity which operates from a small office in Swindon. Patricia Davis – Charity Manager, together with a part time assistant, a small team of fundraisers and dedicated trustees and volunteers are committed to improving the quality of life for both children and adults who suffer from breathing difficulties. Our work concentrates primarily on providing essential respiratory equipment (usually nebuliser inhalation devices) to hospitals, doctor’s surgeries, medical centres, hospices & palliative care teams, ambulances, community nurses and individuals(where advised by their GP).
The charity’s trustees are: Dr Ian Matheson – Chairman (Retired GP), Mr Colin Petersen, Mrs Katarina Warensjo, Mrs Caroline Rogerson (Asthma Nurse)
TRUSTEES NEEDED: Are you interested in this rewarding role? Please contact: Patricia Davis, Charity Manager, for further information, on telephone number 07711 933888 or email: info@asthmarelief.org.uk
Important nebuliser support information
Please ensure your nebuliser machine is kept in good working order and you have all the medication you need and spare face mask/mouthpiece kits and filters etc. For information on how to look after your nebuliser, please refer to your nebuliser booklet, you can also visit our Nebuliser information page.
- Our Nebuliser Compressor Support Helpline is 07711 933888 (Calls are diverted to our out of hours service, after several rings, when we are out of the office). Please note we do not provide medical advice, if you require medical advice please contact your GP or medical practitioner.
- You can also make enquiries via email: info@asthmarelief.org.uk
- You can apply for a nebuliser by downloading a nebuliser application form.
- We are a small charity providing an essential service all over the UK and our vitally important work is only possible thanks to donations. If you would like to support the important work we do by making a donation, please donate via CAF Donate or JustGiving or by Cheque – made payment to Asthma Relief Charity, please send to Asthma Relief Charity, Cinch Self Storage, Trade Counter 03, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, SWINDON SN2 2DS
Thank you for your support
Asthma Relief Charity Team
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Our new office and Instagram updates
After nearly 30 years at the Shaftesbury Centre in Swindon, Asthma Relief Charity has moved to a new office. Our new address is: Cinch Self Storage, Trade Counter 03, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, SWINDON SN2 2DS. Our new Helpline & Contact Telephone number is 07711 933888. As of 27.02.26 our old landline number 01793 524004 will no longer be available.
Asthma Relief Charity has finally landed in the 21st century, we are now on Instagram!!!!
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