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Improve Glasgow’s buses to tackle toxic air

… car ownership in Scotland. People who don’t own a car rely on buses to make journeys across the city to work, school, to … access to employment, independence and connection. And on top of all this, buses are a vital tool in the fight for … take the first steps to improving Glasgow's buses for all. Come together to demand for better buses We hope you’re …

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Investing in breath: the true cost of lung conditions to the UK economy

… to stop work to look after their lung health. There are also wider costs to society through the human cost of … tripling public investment into lung research would also attract almost the same again (around £700 million) in … would not only provide better diagnosis, treatment and care for people with lung conditions but would also help …

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Why I ran the Great North Run for Asthma + Lung UK

… part in the Great North Run for Asthma + Lung UK, I’ve not only helped raise awareness amongst family and friends but …

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ULEZ: Protecting future generations from toxic air

… ULEZ: Protecting future generations from toxic air Today, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expands to … London, protecting millions of Londoners from toxic air. This milestone follows the tireless work of thousands of … responsible for 40% of London’s air pollution. Policies like the ULEZ are crucial to reducing levels of pollution. …

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Bringing communities together: Asthma and Lung UK’s first Clean Air Campaigner Conference

… communities together: Asthma and Lung UK’s first Clean Air Campaigner Conference On Saturday, 15 July 2023, we … been made through tireless campaigning by organisations like Asthma + Lung UK and others. We also talked about what … and among deprived communities. They used creative tactics like putting up air pollution warning signs that mimicked …

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Diagnosing the problem: Lauren’s story

… Lauren’s story Our latest research shows that people with lung conditions aren’t being diagnosed quickly enough. … we lay out our recommendations to improve diagnosis for lung conditions in the UK. Lauren, Asthma + Lung UK supporter … they might have. Meeting demand Local services need to plan to meet demand in their area. This is more important now …

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The next generation of clean air changemakers

… London schools about the dangers of air pollution. Project lead, Amy talks us through the project and what we’ve … London schools about the dangers of air pollution. Project lead, Amy talks us through the project and what we’ve …

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Breathing Unequal: what needs to change?

… of living a long life. This is because lung conditions can be caused and/or triggered by exposure to things that are related to poverty including air pollution, poor housing, tobacco smoking, and access to … these health inequalities, governments across the UK will be able to improve the lung health of the whole of the UK. …

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

… to March 2023, we ran our largest ever survey asking you about your care and experiences of living with a lung … fill in the survey! We asked over 70 questions to find out about: your diagnosis how you manage your lung condition your … to March 2023, we ran our largest ever survey asking you about your care and experiences of living with a lung …

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Asthma in the workplace: what our supporters told us

… their asthma at work. Laura from our Policy team talks us through what they told us. Laura, Policy team, Asthma + Lung … and knowledge of asthma. If you are an employer, you can check what your responsibilities are. Find out more about … their asthma at work. Laura from our Policy team talks us through what they told us. … Asthma in the workplace: what …

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

… Shining a light on Glasgow’s toxic air through the art of pottery To celebrate Clean Air Day 2023, Asthma + Lung UK was part of an exciting and … art of pottery to highlight the dangers of Glasgow’s toxic air. Maddy, our Regional Campaigns and Policy Officer, is …

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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 … this issue: tackling the underlying causes of lung disease like smoking and high levels of air pollution ensuring early …

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Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone: read all about it

… Glasgow needs the Low Emission Zone According to recent data, air pollution in urban Glasgow is still 4.5x higher … the zone every day. This shows that LEZs have a measurable impact on tackling toxic air. Helping you adjust There are …