30 Jan 2024
Today @ChildrensVoice6
& I are at #Parliament to talk all things #respiratory and #asthma
share our #LivedExperience and talk about #LevellingUp #HealthInequalities
#TaskforceForLungHealth found that Merseyside is the worst place to live with a #LungCondition
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8 Feb 2023
Weāre proud to be part of the @lungtaskforce as it publishes its latest progress report, 'Four years on'.
You can read the latest updates on this important work, here: blf.org.uk/taskforce/plan/foā¦
#TaskforceforLungHealth
ALT A National Five Year Plan for Lung Health: A five year plan to create a society where everyone can live with healthy lungs for as long as possible and have the best chance of living well, or recovering, when lung disease develops. Graphic abstract diagram of a pair of lungs.
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21 Oct 2022
If you're struggling with a #lung condition and need help, many of our members have dedicated helplines which can offer support. ā Take a look, here: blf.org.uk/taskforce/helplinā¦ #TaskforceforLungHealth #lunghealth
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14 Oct 2022
We can make a big difference by identifying more people at risk of #lung disease earlier and making sure they get the right treatment and support when they need it.
Find more about our plan for identifying lung disease early here: blf.org.uk/taskforce/plan #TaskforceForLungHealth
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11 Oct 2022
Have you heard about the #TaskforceforLungHealth News! š°Our newsletter provides updates on our work & successes in improving #respiratory care as well as ways you can get involved.
Sign up here: blf.org.uk/taskforce
#lunghealth #lungs"
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7 Oct 2022
We have medication to help people with #lung disease manage their condition. But not all patients have access to the drugs they need.
At @lungtaskforce we want the best treatments to be available to all patients when they need them. blf.org.uk/taskforce/plan/trā¦ #TaskforceforLungHealth
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22 Aug 2022
Why is #TaskforceforLungHealth needed?
Lung disease is one of the UKās 3 biggest killers. While mortality from heart disease & many non-respiratory cancers is falling, the number of people dying each year from lung disease is staying the same. #lunghealth
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18 Aug 2022
Misdiagnoses and delays are far too common for people with '#lung conditions. Rachel Warren, Diagnosis Policy Lead for the #TaskforceforLungHealth, explores how new community diagnostic centres (#CDCs) could help tackle this issueš openaccessgovernment.org/lunā¦
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5 Aug 2022
Generally, lung disease is poorly understood and people with lung conditions are subject to prejudice & stigma; this ignorance must end if we are to make true progress in how society regards lung disease, its causes and effects.š« #lunghealth #TaskforceforLungHealth
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27 Jul 2022
A little glimpse at some of those behind the #TaskforceforLungHealth secretariat and our policy leads from @asthmalungukš
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27 Jun 2022
We can make a big difference by identifying more people at risk of #lung disease earlier and making sure they get the right treatment and support when they need it.
Find more about our plan for identifying lung disease early here: blf.org.uk/taskforce/plan #TaskforceforLungHealth
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15 Jun 2022
What is #TaskforceforLungHealth?
We're a collaboration of 40 members, including charities, professional bodies, healthcare professionals & patients, working together to improve lung health in England.š«
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20 Apr 2022
Access to stop #smoking services now depends on where you live. This is wrong.
Everyone who smokes should be able to count on specialist support, but this isnāt the case. The government should fund local stop smoking services, across the whole country. #TaskforceforLungHealth
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14 Apr 2022
Why is #TaskforceforLungHealth needed?
Lung disease is one of the UKās 3 biggest killers. While mortality from heart disease & many non-respiratory cancers is falling, the number of people dying each year from lung disease is staying the same. #lunghealth
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7 Apr 2022
A shocking stat! We are calling for action to be taken to reduce the toxic particulate matter, or soot, emitted by vehicles, wood burning, industry & farming. #TaskforceforLungHealth #HealthierTomorrow #WorldHealthDay #airpollution
7 Apr 2022
Burning fossil fuels like oil, coal and natural gas causes air pollution.
Keep fossil fuels in the ground for #HealthierTomorrow - a healthy planet & a healthy me bit.ly/WorldHealthDay2022
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1 Apr 2022
Everyone deserves to know if the air in their local area is safe to breathe. We need better monitoring to make sure we all have information to help protect our #health. blf.org.uk/taskforce/plan/prā¦
#TaskforceforLungHealth #airpollution #toxicair
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21 Mar 2022
We can do this by planning for the future, having the right number of staff and giving them the skills and tools they need. blf.org.uk/taskforce/plan/woā¦ #TaskforceforLungHealth #lunghealth
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9 Mar 2022
"The desire to smoke never leaves you, itās always there and itās always a battle."
Ron has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and shares his story of giving up #smoking and the support that he received ā” blf.org.uk/taskforce/blog/thā¦
#NoSmokingDay #TaskforceforLungHealth
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7 Mar 2022
The #TaskforceforLungHealth lung health data tracker collates facts & figures to track the progress of our nationās #lung health.
Explore what the picture looks like in your local area through our interactive maps & read the stories that the numbers tell: blf.org.uk/taskforce/data-trā¦
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4 Mar 2022
Aaron has #asthma & severe allergies. We spoke to him about his asthma care experience and what he wishes others were taught about the condition. Read his story: blf.org.uk/taskforce/blog/peā¦
#TaskforceforLungHealth #lunghealth
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