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Winter can be difficult if you have a lung condition. But we're on your side, no matter what the season holds.
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
February 2, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Winter can be difficult if you have a lung condition. But we're on your side, no matter what the season holds.
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
Jamie nearly died of an asthma attack five years ago, but this year he will be running the Edinburgh Marathon to raise money for @asthmaandlung.org.uk.
We can not thank Jamie enough for his support and we wish him all the very best with his training!
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We can not thank Jamie enough for his support and we wish him all the very best with his training!
shorturl.at/3DwiX
Scots dad's heart 'stopped for four minutes' after sudden asthma attack
Jamie Bell has suffered from asthma for his whole life but his heart stopped for four minutes after an attack.
dailyrecord.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Jamie nearly died of an asthma attack five years ago, but this year he will be running the Edinburgh Marathon to raise money for @asthmaandlung.org.uk.
We can not thank Jamie enough for his support and we wish him all the very best with his training!
shorturl.at/3DwiX
We can not thank Jamie enough for his support and we wish him all the very best with his training!
shorturl.at/3DwiX
Have you recently been diagnosed with asthma or COPD?
Join our online sessions led by a registered nurse experienced in respiratory care, with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions👇
asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-support/online-sessions-people-who-are-newly-diagnosed-asthma-or-copd
Join our online sessions led by a registered nurse experienced in respiratory care, with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions👇
asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-support/online-sessions-people-who-are-newly-diagnosed-asthma-or-copd
Online sessions for people who are newly diagnosed with Asthma or COPD
Online support groups for people newly diagnosed with Asthma or COPD
asthmaandlung.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Have you recently been diagnosed with asthma or COPD?
Join our online sessions led by a registered nurse experienced in respiratory care, with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions👇
asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-support/online-sessions-people-who-are-newly-diagnosed-asthma-or-copd
Join our online sessions led by a registered nurse experienced in respiratory care, with a live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to ask questions👇
asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-support/online-sessions-people-who-are-newly-diagnosed-asthma-or-copd
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It’s #CleanAirNight! Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Air pollution from domestic burning contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths in the UK each year.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
January 22, 2026 at 8:11 AM
It’s #CleanAirNight! Did you know that wood burning is the most polluting way to heat your home? Air pollution from domestic burning contributes to nearly 2,500 deaths in the UK each year.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
This #CleanAirNight, we're highlighting our Domestic Burning in Scotland report, which lays out our asks of the Scottish Government to help reduce air pollution from wood burning stoves and open fires.
To find out more, go to: asthmaandlung.org.uk/domestic-burning-scotland-report
To find out more, go to: asthmaandlung.org.uk/domestic-burning-scotland-report
January 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
This #CleanAirNight, we're highlighting our Domestic Burning in Scotland report, which lays out our asks of the Scottish Government to help reduce air pollution from wood burning stoves and open fires.
To find out more, go to: asthmaandlung.org.uk/domestic-burning-scotland-report
To find out more, go to: asthmaandlung.org.uk/domestic-burning-scotland-report
📢 Calling all teachers!
With the new term underway, why not get involved with our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign to help raise awareness of the five key steps to take if a child has an asthma attack.
Download our free poster:
shop.asthmaandlung.org.uk/collections/asthma-at-school-campaign-poster
With the new term underway, why not get involved with our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign to help raise awareness of the five key steps to take if a child has an asthma attack.
Download our free poster:
shop.asthmaandlung.org.uk/collections/asthma-at-school-campaign-poster
January 14, 2026 at 8:50 AM
📢 Calling all teachers!
With the new term underway, why not get involved with our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign to help raise awareness of the five key steps to take if a child has an asthma attack.
Download our free poster:
shop.asthmaandlung.org.uk/collections/asthma-at-school-campaign-poster
With the new term underway, why not get involved with our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign to help raise awareness of the five key steps to take if a child has an asthma attack.
Download our free poster:
shop.asthmaandlung.org.uk/collections/asthma-at-school-campaign-poster
We all want to stay warm this winter, but cosiness shouldn’t cost our health.
This #CleanAirNight (22 January), share the facts about wood burning.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
This #CleanAirNight (22 January), share the facts about wood burning.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We all want to stay warm this winter, but cosiness shouldn’t cost our health.
This #CleanAirNight (22 January), share the facts about wood burning.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
This #CleanAirNight (22 January), share the facts about wood burning.
Visit cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.
Do you have COPD and live in Scotland? Come and help shape the future of treatment and care. NHS Scotland is hosting a virtual COPD workshop on Monday. Please register at ⤵️
www.nhscfsd.co.uk/our-work/mod...
www.nhscfsd.co.uk/our-work/mod...
January 8, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Do you have COPD and live in Scotland? Come and help shape the future of treatment and care. NHS Scotland is hosting a virtual COPD workshop on Monday. Please register at ⤵️
www.nhscfsd.co.uk/our-work/mod...
www.nhscfsd.co.uk/our-work/mod...
With flu cases on the rise, it’s really important that those with a lung condition come forward to receive their flu vaccine.
Find out more: nhsinform.scot/flu
Find out more: nhsinform.scot/flu
December 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
With flu cases on the rise, it’s really important that those with a lung condition come forward to receive their flu vaccine.
Find out more: nhsinform.scot/flu
Find out more: nhsinform.scot/flu
We are calling for the creation of respiratory diagnostic hubs across Scotland that would operate as "one-stop shops" where patients could be tested, diagnosed, and referred in a single, streamlined service.
Find out more 👇
healthandcare.scot/stories/4354...
Find out more 👇
healthandcare.scot/stories/4354...
Call for local lung diagnostic hubs
The charity Asthma + Lung UK Scotland is calling for better systems to diagnose people with lung conditions so they can get the care they need to keep out of hospital – saving lives and millions of po...
healthandcare.scot
December 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We are calling for the creation of respiratory diagnostic hubs across Scotland that would operate as "one-stop shops" where patients could be tested, diagnosed, and referred in a single, streamlined service.
Find out more 👇
healthandcare.scot/stories/4354...
Find out more 👇
healthandcare.scot/stories/4354...
Winter can be difficult if you have a lung condition. But we're on your side, no matter what the season holds.
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
December 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Winter can be difficult if you have a lung condition. But we're on your side, no matter what the season holds.
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
It’s important that those with a lung condition come forward to receive their flu vaccine.
Find out more: nhsinform.scot/flu
Find out more: nhsinform.scot/flu
December 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM
It’s important that those with a lung condition come forward to receive their flu vaccine.
Find out more: nhsinform.scot/flu
Find out more: nhsinform.scot/flu
Our second presentation at #CPGonLungHealth is from Global Action Plan on their Glasgow Clean Air Hospitals Project
November 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Our second presentation at #CPGonLungHealth is from Global Action Plan on their Glasgow Clean Air Hospitals Project
Today we have the #CPGonLungHealth co-convened by Emma Harper MSP and Alexander Stewart MSP. We have 2 great speakers today
November 28, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Today we have the #CPGonLungHealth co-convened by Emma Harper MSP and Alexander Stewart MSP. We have 2 great speakers today
Our first #CPGonLungHealth day presentation is from @josephaluk.bsky.social speaking about the @asthmaandlung.org.uk Life with a Lung Condition survey
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Our first #CPGonLungHealth day presentation is from @josephaluk.bsky.social speaking about the @asthmaandlung.org.uk Life with a Lung Condition survey
This morning we have the #CPGonLungHealth chaired by John Griffiths MS . We’ll be sharing the results of our Life With A Lung Conditions survey, talking about how to keep well at winter, and sharing our new diagnosis report
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This morning we have the #CPGonLungHealth chaired by John Griffiths MS . We’ll be sharing the results of our Life With A Lung Conditions survey, talking about how to keep well at winter, and sharing our new diagnosis report
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On #WorldCOPDday I’ve been at @scotparl.bsky.social for the @asthmalungscot.bsky.social COPD roundtable event sponsored by @mariemcnairmsp.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
On #WorldCOPDday I’ve been at @scotparl.bsky.social for the @asthmalungscot.bsky.social COPD roundtable event sponsored by @mariemcnairmsp.bsky.social
Thank you @mariemcnairmsp.bsky.social for sponsoring our #WorldCOPDday roundtable today. Great to hear from Health Minister @jennimintomsp.bsky.social & smoking cessation champion Alexander Stewart MSP. We had a great discussion with HCPs, people with COPD & other experts sharing their knowledge
November 19, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Thank you @mariemcnairmsp.bsky.social for sponsoring our #WorldCOPDday roundtable today. Great to hear from Health Minister @jennimintomsp.bsky.social & smoking cessation champion Alexander Stewart MSP. We had a great discussion with HCPs, people with COPD & other experts sharing their knowledge
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For World COPD Day (Wednesday 19 November), we are holding a roundtable in the Scottish Parliament, 1-2.30pm, with Marie McNair MSP.
Speakers include Jenni Minto MSP (Minister for Public Health) Dr Gourab Choudhury, Dr Matthew Saunders.
To register👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-copd...
Speakers include Jenni Minto MSP (Minister for Public Health) Dr Gourab Choudhury, Dr Matthew Saunders.
To register👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-copd...
World COPD Day Roundtable
Join us at the Scottish Parliament for an engaging discussion on COPD care and treatment improvements on World COPD Day.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
For World COPD Day (Wednesday 19 November), we are holding a roundtable in the Scottish Parliament, 1-2.30pm, with Marie McNair MSP.
Speakers include Jenni Minto MSP (Minister for Public Health) Dr Gourab Choudhury, Dr Matthew Saunders.
To register👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-copd...
Speakers include Jenni Minto MSP (Minister for Public Health) Dr Gourab Choudhury, Dr Matthew Saunders.
To register👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-copd...
For World COPD Day (Wednesday 19 November), we are holding a roundtable in the Scottish Parliament, 1-2.30pm, with Marie McNair MSP.
Speakers include Jenni Minto MSP (Minister for Public Health) Dr Gourab Choudhury, Dr Matthew Saunders.
To register👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-copd...
Speakers include Jenni Minto MSP (Minister for Public Health) Dr Gourab Choudhury, Dr Matthew Saunders.
To register👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-copd...
World COPD Day Roundtable
Join us at the Scottish Parliament for an engaging discussion on COPD care and treatment improvements on World COPD Day.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 1:08 PM
For World COPD Day (Wednesday 19 November), we are holding a roundtable in the Scottish Parliament, 1-2.30pm, with Marie McNair MSP.
Speakers include Jenni Minto MSP (Minister for Public Health) Dr Gourab Choudhury, Dr Matthew Saunders.
To register👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-copd...
Speakers include Jenni Minto MSP (Minister for Public Health) Dr Gourab Choudhury, Dr Matthew Saunders.
To register👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-copd...
Winter can be difficult if you have a lung condition. But we're on your side, no matter what the season holds.
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
We're with you this winter
If you have a lung condition, your risk of ending up in A&E doubles in winter. Stay well with our free, personalised guide to protect your lungs.
asthmaandlung.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Winter can be difficult if you have a lung condition. But we're on your side, no matter what the season holds.
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
Sign up to receive free, tailored health advice on looking after your lungs this winter: asthmaandlung.org.uk/withyouthiswinter
Every winter, lung conditions are the biggest cause of A&E admissions. Yet every year the NHS responds in crisis mode without tackling the root cause of the problem.
Sign our petition calling for a dedicated respiratory plan: action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/179514/...
Sign our petition calling for a dedicated respiratory plan: action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/179514/...
Keep people with lung conditions in Scotland safe this winter
I’ve signed the Asthma + Lung UK Scotland petition calling for a respiratory plan within the new Long-Term Conditions Framework. Despite 1 in 5 people living with a lung condition, it does not get pri...
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Every winter, lung conditions are the biggest cause of A&E admissions. Yet every year the NHS responds in crisis mode without tackling the root cause of the problem.
Sign our petition calling for a dedicated respiratory plan: action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/179514/...
Sign our petition calling for a dedicated respiratory plan: action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/179514/...
Last year in Scotland, thousands of people with lung conditions protected themselves by getting a flu vaccine.
Find out more: www.nhsinform.scot/flu
Find out more: www.nhsinform.scot/flu
November 12, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Last year in Scotland, thousands of people with lung conditions protected themselves by getting a flu vaccine.
Find out more: www.nhsinform.scot/flu
Find out more: www.nhsinform.scot/flu
Smoke and chemicals from fireworks and bonfires can affect your lung condition.
We're urging people with lung conditions like asthma or COPD to take extra care when attending displays.
Find our health advice here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/...
We're urging people with lung conditions like asthma or COPD to take extra care when attending displays.
Find our health advice here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/...
Fireworks and bonfires with a lung condition
Smoke and chemicals from fireworks could affect your lung condition. Find out how to stay well around fireworks and bonfires.
www.asthmaandlung.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Smoke and chemicals from fireworks and bonfires can affect your lung condition.
We're urging people with lung conditions like asthma or COPD to take extra care when attending displays.
Find our health advice here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/...
We're urging people with lung conditions like asthma or COPD to take extra care when attending displays.
Find our health advice here: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/...
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ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims @airqualitynews.bsky.social t.co/VkznrQsurx
https://airqualitynews.com/legislation/asa-rules-against-stove-industry-alliance-over-misleading-claims/
t.co
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims @airqualitynews.bsky.social t.co/VkznrQsurx