Purpose

Tendring has higher than average levels of
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and childhood Asthma.
COPD is a long-term condition makes breathing more difficult, and
can make everyday tasks a challenge. Latest figures show that the
rates of COPD in Tendring are 3%, this is higher than the Essex
rate of 1.86%). There is currently no cure for COPD, but treatment
can help slow the progression of the condition and control the
symptoms.
Asthma and Lung UK state that there is increasing evidence that
singing regularly as part of a group is good for general health and
wellbeing, and it seems to be especially good at improving quality
of life for those living with a lung condition.
A pilot twelve month Singing for Lung Health initiative will be
delivered across Tendring, through the creation of a bespoke choir,
or integration into an existing community choir, depending on
severity of symptoms for those with COPD or severe respiratory
conditions. Funded by TDC's Public Health Grant it receives from
Essex County Council. The two community choirs must be located in
different areas of the District. An open call process will be used
to invite community choir leaders to participate in this
pilot.
Total 12 month project for one bespoke Sing for Lung Health Choir
and support for two community choirs estimated and committed cost:
£12,450

Content

To allocate £12,450 of TDC's Public
Health Grant funding to the Singing for Lung Health pilot project
as it is a project that aligns to the NEE Alliance's health
priorities as well as our Health