Our mission: To prevent more people from developing lung disease and transform the care of people living with lung disease in England. #TaskforceforLungHealth

England
Joined July 2019
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Today we have seen the appointment of Andy Burnham as prime minister for the UK. While we welcome him to his new role, we urge him to make lung health a priority. Respiratory conditions affect around 1 in 6 people in the UK and are the third leading cause of death. That's why we are calling on the government for a respiratory Modern Service Framework and an updated Clean Air Act. #AndyBurnham
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1 in 6 people in England are affected by respiratory conditions. Last week, I attended the Taskforce for Lung Health’s ‘Breathing Life into the NHS’ report launch, where I heard from patients, clinicians, charities, researchers and industries about the urgent need for a national respiratory health plan. This is why I am joining them in calling for the introduction of a respiratory modern service framework, so that people in my constituency living with lung conditions will receive better care and support to manage their conditions. @lungtaskforce #TaskforceforLungHealth
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Lung health matters 🫁 Pleased to host the @lungtaskforce's Parliamentary Reception to hear from the coalition of over 50 organisations committed to improving lung health across England.
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Replying to @lungtaskforce
1 in 6 in the UK have a lung condition. Pulmonary fibrosis affects 70,000 people but causes up to 6,000 deaths a year yet remains under-resourced. The Government’s 10-Year Plan left respiratory care out. We stand with the Taskforce for Lung Health: commit to an MSF now!
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We're proud to be in Parliament yesterday, as a member of the Taskforce for Lung Health @lungtaskforce, campaigning for a National Respiratory Plan or 'Modern Service Framework'. This plan would ensure that respiratory health is given the attention it deserves. A National Respiratory Plan would improve outcomes for the millions of people living with lung conditions, reduce pressures on the NHS and tackle health inequalities. You can read the full report here: taskforceforlunghealth.org.u…
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We are working to shape a respiratory Modern Service Framework. We want to hear about your experiences of accessing lung healthcare so we can help build healthcare that works for you. Please fill out our short survey here: asthmaandlung.eu.typeform.co…
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Taskforce for Lung Health is an organisation working to improve lung health. They want to hear about your experiences of accessing lung healthcare, so they can help build care that works for you. Please fill out the short survey linked to support better lung healthcare: orlo.uk/5FRpW @lungtaskforce
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Read Professor Robert Rintoul’s article on reducing inequalities in #LungCancer care in our supplement in @NewStatesman UK Lung Cancer. 20 Years On: What’s next? newstatesman.com/sponsored/2… and why it’s not just a policy ambition – but a moral imperative. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth
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We welcome today's news that the Health Secretary @wesstreeting will invest £1m as part of the Men's Health Strategy to help identify and support ex-miners who are living with or at risk of developing lung conditions such as COPD.
Miners powered our nation. They deserve support with the after-effects of a life down the pit. Our Men’s Health Strategy will send the NHS to ex-mining communities to care for lung conditions. @NMineworkers campaigned for it, Labour is delivering it. mirror.co.uk/news/politics/f…
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With a rise in flu cases among children this winter, we’ve updated our guidance for hospitals managing children with viral respiratory infections. It outlines best practice for infection preventions and protecting vulnerable children. rcpch.ac.uk/resources/guidan…
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Imaging demand is soaring 📈 As Google’s CEO told @BBCr4today: “Maybe an AI tool can help.” AI won’t take radiologists’ place, but it can help keep us in the race with rising imaging demand. Listen back from 7:36:00 👇 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/b…
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Today marks World COPD Day, let's come together to raise awareness, and support healthier breathing for all! Visit: goldcopd.org/world-copd-day-… to learn more. #NRAP #COPD #WorldCOPDDay
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🚨 It's World COPD Day 2025! If you get a moment today check out NRAPs 'Catching our breath: Time for change in respiratory care' data deep dive. This highlights the importance of ensuring patients receive a complete COPD discharge bundle! Read here: rcp.ac.uk/media/l0glgra1/cqi…
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The @Independent spoke to Dr Andy Whittamore, our GP and clinical lead, about when shortness of breath is a medical emergency. You can read more below. 👇 independent.co.uk/life-style…
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World COPD Day – Wednesday, 19 November 2025 Theme for World COPD day 2025: “Short of breath? Think COPD.” arns.co.uk/news/320/world_co…
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Today is #WorldCOPDDay. COPD is a lung condition that happens when your lungs become inflamed and damaged and your airways narrow. If you have COPD, we have lots of resources to help you manage your condition. Find out more: orlo.uk/K2wUR
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📢Reminder: @NRAPaudit pulmonary rehabilitation case ascertainment survey for 2024-25 is open until Friday 14 November. For help in accessing or completing the survey, get in touch with us at [email protected] #pulmrehab
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⏰ Deadline extended ⏰ Pharmacy owners: You now have until 11.59pm on Thursday, 11th September to complete the survey and share your views. Please complete the poll 👉 bit.ly/4mzDtrB
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📢 Just 2 days until #AMD2025 Over 200,000 lives are lost each year globally to asbestos-related diseases. This Friday, help us to raise awareness. Share our free social graphics: ow.ly/EhsX50WjFk3 If you need support from us, call 0800 169 2409 💙
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