Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland
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Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland
@asthmalungni.bsky.social
Northern Ireland branch of Asthma + Lung UK. We’re here to fight for your right to breathe. Need support? Call our Helpline: 0300 222 5800
Sometimes flu can lead to serious illnesses or make existing conditions like asthma or COPD worse.

The best way to protect yourself is to get the free seasonal flu vaccine.

Find out more: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/flu...
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Join us on #WorldCOPDDay for our first ever COPD Webinar.

Speaker @profhurst.bsky.social will be sharing his insights into how to empower yourself to get the best care for COPD.

Date: Wed 19th Nov at 6pm

To register: asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-support/condition-specific-webinars
October 29, 2025 at 1:13 PM
If you're a fan of folk, country & blues music, our harmonica for lung health support group could be for you!

The next sessions start on Thurs 30th Oct at 10.30am. Hurry though, places are limited.

Head over to our website to find out more: asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-support/harmonica-lung-health
October 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Great to catch up with MP Robin Swann at the #UUP25 conference today in Belfast.

He showed his support by signing our joint pledge with the
RSPB NI to ‘deliver nature restoration and clean air for all’.
October 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We welcomed MLA and Health Spokesperson Alan Chambers to our stand today at the #UUP25 conference in Belfast where we talked to him about lung health in his constituency.
October 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It was a pleasure to chat with former MP Roy Begg MBE at our stall today at the Ulster Unionist conference in Belfast.

#UUP25
October 11, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We are pleased to be at the Ulster Unionist conference in Belfast today and welcome Tom Elliott to our stall.
October 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We welcomed Lord Empey of Shandon to our stall today at the Ulster Unionist conference in Belfast.

#UUP25
October 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
We chatted with Doug Beattie at our stall today at the Ulster Unionist conference in Belfast.

He was keen to show his support and sign our joint pledge with the RSPB NI to ‘deliver nature restoration and clean air for all’.

#UUP25
October 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We welcomed Steve Aiken to our stall today at the Ulster Unionist conference in Belfast.

He was keen to show his support and sign our joint pledge with the RSPB NI to ‘deliver nature restoration and clean air for all’.

#UUP25
October 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Jon Burrows came along to chat with us today at the Ulster Unionist conference in Belfast.

He was keen to show his support and sign our joint pledge with the RSPB NI to ‘deliver nature restoration and clean air for all’.

#UUP25
October 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Great to see Robbie Butler at the Ulster Unionist conference today in Belfast.

He was keen to show his support and sign our joint pledge with the @RSPB NI to ‘deliver nature restoration and clean air for all’.

#UUP25
October 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Great to chat to Andy Allen at the Ulster Unionist conference today in Belfast.

He was keen to show his support and sign our joint pledge with the @RSPB NI to ‘deliver nature restoration and clean air for all’.

#UUP25
October 11, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Our second presentation is from our Head of Asthma + Lung UK NI @joseph_ALUK speaking about our new respiratory diagnosis report at the #APGonLungHealth @colinmcgrathsdlp.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This treated is helping get the correct diagnosis for people, make sure they have the right inhalers and improving their health and well-being #APGonLungHealth
October 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Our first #APGonLungHealth presentation is from Greg Miller and Anna Fay on the Lisburn #FENO pilot, showing the benefits to people with asthma and the wider health system in Northern Ireland of rolling out this diagnostic tool
October 8, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Today we’re supporting the #APGonLungHealth and its chair @colinmcgrathsdlp.bsky.social . We have a great meeting planned at 1pm focussed on diagnosing respiratory conditions
October 8, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Have you signed our clean air e-petition?

If not, you still have plenty of time! We need your help as we demand governments across the UK to urgently implement the latest air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organisation, to protect the health of future generations.
September 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Today is World Bronchiectasis Day.

Bronchiectasis is a long-term condition that affects the airways in your lungs. If you have bronchiectasis, your airways are wider and become inflamed.

To find out more visit asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/bronchiectasis
July 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Our Harmonica for Lung Health starts tomorrow Thursday 26 June 2025.

Our six-week harmonica groups are fun and sociable. You'll learn a new skill and techniques for breathing!

Sign up: www.asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-suppo...
June 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Our second #APGonLungHealth presentation is from @fenobyniox.bsky.social Karen Frankland talking about the new @nicecomms.bsky.social guidelines for asthma and the importance of FeNO. @colinmcgrathsdlp.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Our first speaker at the #APGonLungHealth is Sophie Lusby from the @healthdpt.bsky.social . She shared the positive news that the department will support the reestablishing a Respiratory Forum co-chaired by a Trust director and senior clinician
June 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Today we’re at the #APGonLungHealth chaired by @colinmcgrathsdlp.bsky.social . The meeting is being webcast on our Facebook page if you want to see it
June 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Today we’re at the All Party Group on Climate Change supporting Mark H Durkan MLA with his Environment and Nature Recovery private members bill alongside @rspb.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Our second presentation is from Deirdre Cleary from Southern Trust talking about the respiratory diagnostic project in Armagh/Dungannon launched in May 2024 focussed on 22 GP practices, which is reducing pressure on hospital teams and getting people the treatment they need
March 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM