Welcome to UPTURN

UPTURN (Research title: Co-design and evaluation of an intervention to increase UPTake of pUlmonary RehabilitatioN for people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a new 5-year, £2.8m research programme funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The study aims to help people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) take up, and therefore benefit from, Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR). COPD is a common lung condition where air cannot get out of the lungs easily because the airflow is obstructed.

"PR is a treatment programme of exercise and education designed to help patients manage their symptoms and live well with the disease. We already know that PR leads to fewer admissions to hospital as well as a better quality of life for 90% of people who complete it."
- Dr Jonathan Fuld, Consultant Respiratory Physician

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Our Upcoming Events

26th March 2025 - CAHN Black Health Inequalities Event, London

27th March 2025 - SADACCA COPD Event, Sheffield

TBC - Mixed Demographic Community Engagement Event, Cambridge

Our Previous Events

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An attendee, Bangladeshi Ladies Respiratory Health Awareness Event

"What an amazing day we all had learning about Respiratory Health for us and our families. It was amazing to chat, learn with friends and wow what a lunch! The pampering was a lovely treat."