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The Cheyne Gang

Website https://www.thecheynegang.com/

Sing to Breathe

The Cheyne Gang is a community singing group for people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, Bronchiectasis - in fact any respiratory condition that causes long-term breathlessness.

About The Cheyne Gang

The Cheyne Gang, so called because we held our first sessions in Cheyne Street, Edinburgh and because our members shared the common bond of COPD, originated in 2013 as a research project. Pauline Waugh, Anne Ritchie and Sarah Marshall are General Practice Nurses with an interest in COPD and other respiratory illnesses.  They also enjoy singing in their leisure time.  

The aim of the research was to look at the impact of singing in a group on the quality of life of the participants. We continue to assess quality of life of our participants today although the research project is finished.  

We know that there have been measurable improvements on quality of life for the majority of our members.

Incidentally we noted a reduction in exacerbations (chest infections), a reduction in reliever inhaler use and a reduction in hospital admissions.

From small beginnings we have grown.  We now have four groups in Edinburgh, one in Innerleithen, and one in Glasgow with plans to start a Highland group in 2024.  In addition we support one group in Helensburgh.​

So if you are breathless, or know someone who would benefit from joining the Cheyne Gang, please contact us.  See details on the Contact page.

Annie McKenzie worked with children with special needs and is now retired. She is a swimming teacher and loves singing. Annie is the Administrator for the Leith and Stockbridge Groups.

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  • The Cheyne Gang – Room 4

    The Cheyne Gang
    Duncan Place Community Hub Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sing to Breathe. The Cheyne Gang is a community singing group for people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, Bronchiectasis - in fact any respiratory condition that causes long-term breathlessness. About The Cheyne Gang The Cheyne Gang, so called because we held our first sessions in Cheyne Street, […]

  • The Cheyne Gang – Room 4

    The Cheyne Gang
    Duncan Place Community Hub Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sing to Breathe. The Cheyne Gang is a community singing group for people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, Bronchiectasis - in fact any respiratory condition that causes long-term breathlessness. About The Cheyne Gang The Cheyne Gang, so called because we held our first sessions in Cheyne Street, […]

  • The Cheyne Gang – Room 4

    The Cheyne Gang
    Duncan Place Community Hub Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sing to Breathe. The Cheyne Gang is a community singing group for people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, Bronchiectasis - in fact any respiratory condition that causes long-term breathlessness. About The Cheyne Gang The Cheyne Gang, so called because we held our first sessions in Cheyne Street, […]

  • The Cheyne Gang – Room 4

    The Cheyne Gang
    Duncan Place Community Hub Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sing to Breathe. The Cheyne Gang is a community singing group for people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, Bronchiectasis - in fact any respiratory condition that causes long-term breathlessness. About The Cheyne Gang The Cheyne Gang, so called because we held our first sessions in Cheyne Street, […]

  • The Cheyne Gang – Room 4

    The Cheyne Gang
    Duncan Place Community Hub Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sing to Breathe. The Cheyne Gang is a community singing group for people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, Bronchiectasis - in fact any respiratory condition that causes long-term breathlessness. About The Cheyne Gang The Cheyne Gang, so called because we held our first sessions in Cheyne Street, […]

  • The Cheyne Gang – Room 4

    The Cheyne Gang
    Duncan Place Community Hub Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sing to Breathe. The Cheyne Gang is a community singing group for people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, Bronchiectasis - in fact any respiratory condition that causes long-term breathlessness. About The Cheyne Gang The Cheyne Gang, so called because we held our first sessions in Cheyne Street, […]

  • The Cheyne Gang – Room 4

    The Cheyne Gang
    Duncan Place Community Hub Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sing to Breathe. The Cheyne Gang is a community singing group for people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, Bronchiectasis - in fact any respiratory condition that causes long-term breathlessness. About The Cheyne Gang The Cheyne Gang, so called because we held our first sessions in Cheyne Street, […]

  • The Cheyne Gang – Room 4

    The Cheyne Gang
    Duncan Place Community Hub Duncan Place, Leith, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sing to Breathe. The Cheyne Gang is a community singing group for people living with long-term respiratory conditions such as COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), Asthma, Bronchiectasis - in fact any respiratory condition that causes long-term breathlessness. About The Cheyne Gang The Cheyne Gang, so called because we held our first sessions in Cheyne Street, […]

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