Health secretary says extreme demand no longer confined to winter as service in England warns of knock-on effects

Health secretary says extreme demand no longer confined to winter as service in England warns of knock-on effects

An estimated 1.7 million people in the UK suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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The opt-in system will allow users to receive an alert when air quality is poor in their area, so those with health conditions can reduce exposure to pollution.

A workshop for people with a history of smoking and those working in cessation services to share experiences and improve cessation support.

While around 60% of women giving birth every month are vaccinated, UKHSA warns many thousands of babies still at risk.

We’re the only UK charity looking after the nation’s lungs. Together, we’re making sure that one day everyone will breathe clean air with healthy lungs.

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The Prime Minister has set out his commitment to end decades of political drift on social care and fix the system so that it gives people dignity, security and support when they need it most.

Nice backs wider use of system that keeps organs alive outside the body, to help improve low transplantation rates

Nice backs wider use of system that keeps organs alive outside the body, to help improve low transplantation rates

Find support in your area and online, including support groups, exercise and singing for lung health.