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
singing groups to support those with COPD or severe respiratory
conditions. Funded by TDC's Public Health Grant it receives from
Essex County Council. The singing groups must be located in
different areas of the District.
Following a request for quotation, up to two music practitioners
will be selected to be funded to undertake training and to deliver
singing groups in Tendring as part of the Singing for Lung Health
pilot.

Content

To select up to two music practitioners,
following a request for quotation, to be funded to undertake
training and deliver singing groups in Tendring as part of the
Singing for Lung Health pilot. Each practitioner's Musical Breath
training will be funded at a cost of £600 each. Costs for
room hire over the year period will be funded up to £2,400
per practitioner. Payment for practitioner's time as leader of the
singing group over the year will be paid up to £3,600 per
practitioner.

Alternative options considered

This one year pilot will end before Local
Government Reorganisation and Devolution takes effect and so will
not have an impact. Learnings may be taken forward by the future
unitary authority.