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
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.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:34 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 Department of Health responds in crisis mode, not tackling the root cause of the problem.
Sign our petition calling for a Lung Health Strategy for Northern Ireland: action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/179512/...
Sign our petition calling for a Lung Health Strategy for Northern Ireland: action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/179512/...
Keep people with lung conditions in Northern Ireland safe this winter
I’ve signed the Asthma + Lung UK NI petition calling for a new Lung Health Strategy in Northern Ireland. Because despite 1 in 5 people living with a lung condition, it does not get the priority it nee...
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Every winter, lung conditions are the biggest cause of A&E admissions, yet every year the Department of Health responds in crisis mode, not tackling the root cause of the problem.
Sign our petition calling for a Lung Health Strategy for Northern Ireland: action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/179512/...
Sign our petition calling for a Lung Health Strategy for Northern Ireland: action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/179512/...
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...
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
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...
The best way to protect yourself is to get the free seasonal flu vaccine.
Find out more: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/flu...
We welcome the plan for an independent Environmental Protection Agency in NI but more is needed.
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NI Environment: MLAs urged to support new protection agency
Andrew Muir says assembly members should "put their money where their mouth is" and support the plan for an independent environment agency.
www-bbc-com.pages.dev
November 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
We welcome the plan for an independent Environmental Protection Agency in NI but more is needed.
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Read more 🔽
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ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims @airqualitynews.bsky.social t.co/VkznrQsurx
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November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
ASA rules against Stove Industry Alliance over misleading claims @airqualitynews.bsky.social t.co/VkznrQsurx
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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’.
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
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’.
He showed his support by signing our joint pledge with the
RSPB NI to ‘deliver nature restoration and clean air for all’.
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
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.
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 are pleased to be at the Ulster Unionist conference in Belfast today and welcome Tom Elliott to our stall.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thank you to the Irish News for sharing our health advice for students starting at university.
Find out more: www.irishnews.com/news/uk/family-of-student-who-died-from-asthma-attack-urge-young-people-to-carry-inhaler
Find out more: www.irishnews.com/news/uk/family-of-student-who-died-from-asthma-attack-urge-young-people-to-carry-inhaler
www.irishnews.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Thank you to the Irish News for sharing our health advice for students starting at university.
Find out more: www.irishnews.com/news/uk/family-of-student-who-died-from-asthma-attack-urge-young-people-to-carry-inhaler
Find out more: www.irishnews.com/news/uk/family-of-student-who-died-from-asthma-attack-urge-young-people-to-carry-inhaler
📢 Calling all teachers!
As part of our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign, we are urging schools to download our free poster which tells staff what to do if a child has an asthma attack ⬇️
#AsthmaAtSchool
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As part of our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign, we are urging schools to download our free poster which tells staff what to do if a child has an asthma attack ⬇️
#AsthmaAtSchool
shop.asthmaandlung.org.uk/collections/...
Asthma at School campaign poster
Asthma at School Campaign Poster Download our new Asthma at School campaign poster, which includes vital health advice on what to do if a child has an asthma attack. You can download this poster as a...
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September 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
📢 Calling all teachers!
As part of our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign, we are urging schools to download our free poster which tells staff what to do if a child has an asthma attack ⬇️
#AsthmaAtSchool
shop.asthmaandlung.org.uk/collections/...
As part of our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign, we are urging schools to download our free poster which tells staff what to do if a child has an asthma attack ⬇️
#AsthmaAtSchool
shop.asthmaandlung.org.uk/collections/...
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.
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
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.
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.
📺 Great to have coverage of our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign, helping to highlight the increase in hospital admission for children with asthma when they start back at school.
A big thank you to St Caolan’s Primary School for your continued support.
www.itv.com/watch/news/a...
A big thank you to St Caolan’s Primary School for your continued support.
www.itv.com/watch/news/a...
www.itv.com
September 4, 2025 at 8:21 AM
📺 Great to have coverage of our #AsthmaAtSchool campaign, helping to highlight the increase in hospital admission for children with asthma when they start back at school.
A big thank you to St Caolan’s Primary School for your continued support.
www.itv.com/watch/news/a...
A big thank you to St Caolan’s Primary School for your continued support.
www.itv.com/watch/news/a...
As the children head back to the classrooms, find out how to keep your child safe at school or nursery if they have asthma or suspected asthma.
More info here: asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/child/life/school
More info here: asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/child/life/school
Asthma at school and nursery
Find out how to keep your child safe at school or nursery if they have asthma or suspected asthma.
asthmaandlung.org.uk
September 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
As the children head back to the classrooms, find out how to keep your child safe at school or nursery if they have asthma or suspected asthma.
More info here: asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/child/life/school
More info here: asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/asthma/child/life/school