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Life with a lung condition - how you're helping us push for change

… us push for change From January to March 2023, we ran our largest ever survey asking you about your care and experiences of living with a lung condition. Anna from our Data + Insights team explains what the survey was and how … were more than twice as likely as the highest earners to give up work in the last year due to breathlessness. Seven …

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Rebecca’s Story – why I took on the Hula Hoop challenge

… Rebecca’s Story – why I took on the Hula Hoop challenge Our supporter, Rebecca took part in our Hula Hoop Challenge this year. She hula hooped for 15 … day for 30 days in May. She raised over £200 to support our vital work fighting for lung health. Here she tells us …

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Shining a light on Glasgow’s toxic air through the art of pottery

… by firing in the kiln which made sure they were safe to eat and drink from, ready for the big event! The big day On a … has the right to breathe clean air with healthy lungs. Are you with us? Sign our petition today. … To celebrate …

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Loft insulation scams – what you need to know

… need to know Over the last few months we’ve been hearing from some of our supporters who have received unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to work for a loft insulation … likely a scam Over the last few months we’ve been hearing from some of our supporters who have received unsolicited …

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End the Lung Health Lottery – the data behind the campaign

… disparities in asthma care , COPD care and the impact of air pollution , and we wanted to find out how using more than … in poor quality housing which can trigger lung conditions. Air pollution levels are also a factor. Levels of PM 2.5, the most dangerous type of air pollution to human health, in Blackpool (ranking at …

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Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone: read all about it

… and COPD is significantly higher in Glasgow city centre compared to the national average. That’s why it’s so …

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Making Britain smoke free

… where 1 million smokers will be offered vaping kits to help them quit cigarettes. Pregnant women will be offered up to £400 to help them stop smoking. Funding will be given to a new … vaping. Digital resources will be made available to help people with mental health problems stop smoking. A …

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People don’t understand what a lung condition can take away from you - Elina’s story

… (COPD). On World COPD Day, here she shares her story to help raise awareness and encourage people to seek advice if … COPD and we’re here to support you. Our information can help you manage your condition and includes expert health advice, a COPD self-management plan to help you take control, and your COPD Patient Passport , a …

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Breakthroughs you should know about: Highlights from the European Respiratory Society Congress

… more hope. Read more about the research we fund . Will you help us save more lives? Your amazing donation will help fund life-saving research for new treatments and support … diagnosis, treatment and management. £4 a month could help us post a health advice resource, such as a COPD …

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How to protect your baby from whooping cough

… Whooping cough can affect people of all ages, but it can be very serious for young babies. Here I explain what whooping cough is, why very small babies are most at risk, and how getting …

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Lung conditions undiagnosed in thousands: our plea to the new government

… the third biggest killer in the UK, with the worst death rates from lung conditions in Europe. Despite this, there are …