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Birmingham and Solihull rank among England’s worst areas for lung health

… These simple tests are key to diagnosing lung conditions early and accurately, which can lead to better outcomes for …

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Surge in repeat hospital visits for lung conditions

… Surge in ‘rebound’ respiratory emergencies is choking the NHS as people with poorly managed lung conditions are … a driver of winter pressures. 3 Limited care and paltry follow-up mean people are being ping ponged in and out of … as the risk of someone having a life-threatening COPD flare-up is more likely after a subsequent exacerbation 10 . …

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Scotland predicted to see dramatic increase of people living with incurable chronic lung condition

… 1 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is where air cannot get out of the lungs easily (the airflow is … and chemicals also increase the risk of COPD, as well as air pollution or having chest trouble or asthma in … see more help for people to quit and more action to tackle air pollution including expanding LEZs and reducing the use …

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Leading health charity urges government to not retreat from their promised coal burning ban

… for every 10 µg/m³ of increased exposure to PM2.5, the risk of dying from any cancer rose by 22%. 2 House coal … ENDS References In-Home Coal and Wood Use and Lung Cancer Risk: A Pooled Analysis of the International Lung Cancer …

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Flu deaths in Scotland hit a 45-year high

… the National Records of Scotland analysed by Asthma + Lung UK Scotland Released on 16th April 2025 Data from the … Scotland, analysed by leading health charity Asthma + Lung UK Scotland, show that a record number of people have died … reveal just how severe the impact was. Asthma + Lung UK Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to take …

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Air quality a worry for over half of people in Wales - but many don't see wood burning as a danger to their health

Air quality a worry for over half of people in Wales - but … (PM2.5) consists of fine particles that, once in the air from burning wood, are harmful to human health. If you … https://www.gov.wales/local-air-quality-management-and-smoke-control-gu… Methodology We surveyed …

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National charity seeks new leader to guide ‘life-changing’ support group in Holyhead

… The Holyhead group meets on the second Thursday of every month, from 1.30pm – 3pm, at the Blood Room, Ysbyty Penrhos … a supportive community and can commit to a few hours each month, this could be an incredibly rewarding opportunity.” …

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Asthma + Lung UK seeks new leader to guide ‘life-changing’ support group in London

… leader to guide ‘life-changing’ support group in London The London Breathe Easy Asthma + Lung UK Support Group is … this community support group Released on 28th May 2025 The role is open to anyone with a commitment to making a … experience which has enriched my life in so many ways. I first joined the group in 2017, following my COPD diagnosis, …

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National charity seeks new leader to guide ‘life-changing’ support group in King’s Lynn

… The King’s Lynn group meets on the last Monday of every month (unless it falls on a bank holiday, in which case it's … a supportive community and can commit to a few hours each month, this could be an incredibly rewarding opportunity.” …

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National charity seeks new leader to guide ‘life-changing’ support group in Wallasey

… The Wallasey group meets on the second Tuesday of every month, from 2pm – 4pm, at 2nd Floor, Wing C, Victoria Central … a supportive community and can commit to a few hours each month, this could be an incredibly rewarding opportunity.”  …

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Over 8 in 10 people surveyed in Northern Ireland back ban on smoking at school gates

… ringfenced for targeted smoking cessation programmes The creation of smokefree and vape free spaces to ban smoking and …