The ELF Youth Group is for people who are 16-24 years old with a lung condition and passion for lung health. The purpose of the group is to identify and advocate for the needs of young people with lung conditions.
We believe that young people have a lot to give to the lung patient community, to healthcare professionals and to projects that focus on lung health.
The ELF Youth Group was formed to ensure that we are meeting the needs of young people with a lung condition. It is our mission to ensure that young peoples experiences and opinions are considered at European policy level.
As part of the group you can:
Read more about Ed's story“Lung conditions don’t just affect adults, lots of people are born with or develop lung conditions before becoming adults. And how we are treated is sometimes very different from an adult suffering with the same condition, so it’s important our views are heard and represented.”
In order to join you should:
- be aged 16-24,
- have a lung condition (or represent someone with a lung condition),
- attend meetings online,
- have permission from a parent or guardian (if under 18),
- be confident in English.
