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Making Britain smoke free
… Making Britain smoke free Smoking is one of the biggest causes of preventable illness and death in the UK, is estimated to cause 1 in 4 cancer deaths and causes many lung conditions. The government has recently announced plans to make Britain …
What is the Wales Environment Bill and what difference will it make?
… new Wales Environment Bill and the impact it will have on air pollution in Wales. Joseph Carter, Head of Devolved … Nations, Asthma + Lung UK Published 21st April 2023 Air pollution in Wales Air pollution is the biggest environmental threat to public …
People don’t understand what a lung condition can take away from you - Elina’s story
… wouldn’t go away. One morning I was walking my dog and started having a coughing fit. I then had a sharp pain in my … condition can take away from you. When I was diagnosed and started using portable oxygen, I had to think about my …
How you can help save the NHS by taking part in their consultation
… How you can help save the NHS by taking part in their consultation The government and the NHS are working together to save the NHS. They have …
Maksim fights for his right to breathe clean air
… to prevent the local council from building a car park next to his primary school in Manchester City Centre. Maksim, … meet with me again to talk more about our campaign. I live next to one of the most polluted roads in the UK. Fighting … up in a flat in the centre of Manchester. When I walk next to a road with heavy traffic I notice that it’s a lot …
Fundraising for Asthma + Lung UK gave me a surprising realisation
… for more than 10 days, I have to go and get checked out by my GP. Just a few months ago I was in hospital for a … own challenge to raise vital funds for lung health? Check out our range of events . Or take on your own! A sponsored …
Fighting for clean air at the elections
… Fighting for clean air at the elections Last week, communities across England … voted for their new Metro Mayors. Here in the Clean Air team at Asthma + Lung UK, we’ve been busy making sure … a newly elected Mayor in Labour’s Richard Parker. We’ll be calling on Mayor Parker to make a commitment to making the …
Clean air zones: making sure no one is left behind
… affected by toxic air and are being excluded from policies designed to tack air pollution. Chloe from our policy team talks us through our new work with IPPR … crisis People living on low incomes, people from some ethnic minority backgrounds, and disabled people …