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Disposable vapes: what needs to be done to protect our lung health

… Campaigning Disposable vapes: what needs to be done to protect our lung health … the government needs to do about them. Laura, Policy team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 12th October 2023 A cause for … vapes We want to see vapes being sold the same way tobacco is with a ban on all advertising, only available in plain …

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A huge win for clean air in London: ULEZ goes further

… who died in 2013 at the age of 9 as a result of breathing in toxic air pollution, was at the school for the …

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Asthma in the workplace: what our supporters told us

… Campaigning Asthma in the workplace: what our supporters told us We … or bakeries, can cause asthma symptoms to get worse. This is because there are asthma triggers in these workplaces such …

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Nancy goes to Downing Street

… Nancy goes to Downing Street Ten-year-old Nancy, who has asthma, was delighted to go to No 10 to help hand in our … to set up a Cleaner Travel Access Fund . Here she tells us what it was like going to Downing Street and why she wanted … I got to stroke him – it was so much fun. This petition is important because it could mean that people like me with …

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Nine things you need to know about the ULEZ expansion

… to know about the ULEZ expansion Olivia from our clean air team sets out everything you need to know about the … expansion in August. Find out what this means for clean air in London and why we need you to continue making your … expansion means millions of Londoners will breathe cleaner air It’s estimated that five million people will no longer …

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ULEZ: Protecting future generations from toxic air

… of air quality around London schools. Olivia, Policy team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 29th August 2023 Hundreds of schools have dangerous levels of air pollution There is no safe level of air pollution - even the lowest … become the next generation of changemakers, and show them what we can achieve together. We hope that lots of school …

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

… 2023, we ran our largest ever survey asking you about your care and experiences of living with a lung condition. Anna … better lung health for all. Anna, Data + Insights team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 20th July 2023 What we wanted to … these questions to people with lung conditions other than asthma and COPD so these insights are really valuable. The …

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The Environment Act: an explainer

… Health Organization (WHO). What happened in Parliament? Asthma + Lung UK worked tirelessly with MPs and Peers from …

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Maksim fights for his right to breathe clean air

… I was having an asthma attack. When I used my reliever inhaler I could instantly feel my chest opening up and I was … that asthma can be dangerous. If I hadn’t had my reliever inhaler with me that time it could have been a lot worse. Now I take my reliever inhaler with me everywhere. Growing up in toxic air made my …

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Diagnosing the problem: Lauren’s story

… a jog with my brother and had to turn back due to severe breathing difficulties, that I went to see a doctor. They …

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Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe

… Campaigning Introducing Asthma + Lung UK: always fighting for your right to breathe After working together for over two years, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation have now become Asthma + Lung UK. Our CEO Sarah Woolnough tells you more …

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Fighting for clean air at the elections

… for their new Metro Mayors. Here in the Clean Air team at Asthma + Lung UK, we’ve been busy making sure that mayoral … protect everyone’s lungs from toxic air. Read on to hear what we’ve been doing across the UK to keep the pressure on … Midlands, young people are breathing in toxic air that is putting their health and wellbeing at risk.   That’s why …

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Clean air zones: making sure no one is left behind

… to ensure no one is left behind. Chloe Owen, Policy team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 19th March 2024 A public health … for all users . In a joint briefing co-written by Asthma + Lung UK, the Institute for Public Policy Research …

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How you can help save the NHS by taking part in their consultation

… important for the future of the NHS.  Laura, Policy team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 12th November 2024 Why you should … and alleviate winter pressures on the NHS. Work by Asthma + Lung UK and PwC shows that this is also a cost …