Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland
@asthmalungni
Northern Ireland branch of @asthmalunguk. We’re here to fight for your right to breathe. Need support? Call our Helpline: 0300 222 5800
At some point in our lives, one-in-five people will develop a lung condition. We want to change this! We are campaigning for better prevention, diagnosis, and care in NI. Learn more: asthmaandlung.org.uk/fighting-north…
Join the Asthma + Lung UK Advisory Panel and become a key voice in shaping the future of respiratory in Northern Ireland. Help improve policies, provide feedback and share your unique perspective to make a real difference for people with lung conditions. Find out more:…
Have you recently been diagnosed with a lung condition? Each month our online support group will have a breathing exercise session and a nurse talk from one of our leading respiratory nurse. Find out more about joining our community: asthmaandlung.org.uk/groups-support…
👟Together, we're taking 7.5 million steps this summer. Will you join us? Take on our Summer Steps challenge to get active in a way that works for you, and raise money to help transform lung health. Sign up today! orlo.uk/liH2A
🫁 Raise awareness about the impact of air pollution. 📣 Voice your ideas for action to influence politicians. 🌳Connect through creative workshops. 🙌 Earn £200 for taking part! Find out more and sign up today: email.asthmaandlung.org.uk/p/7NY9-BJT/our…
Are you aged 16-24 and care about the environment? Your voice matters and we want to hear it. Join 'OUR AIR, OUR VOICES' to be part of the growing movement for clean air.
With more hot weather expected across much of Northern Ireland today and the weekend, it’s important to take care of yourself if you have a lung condition. You can find more information on our website: asthmaandlung.org.uk/living-with/ho…
The summer holidays are nearly here! ☀️ We’ve got everything you need to help you make the most of your trip with your lung condition. Check out our easy checklist to help you get prepared: orlo.uk/I9FZq
We welcome this update from @AndrewMuirNI on the #CleanAirStrategy . It’s almost 5 years since the discussion document was published and air pollution continues to impact our health and environment. We look forward to seeing the draft strategy and hope it gives us the right to…
DAERA Minister @AndrewMuirNI has this week provided an update to @niassembly on progress on the NI Clean Air Strategy 🔗Check latest air quality at: airqualityni.co.uk @niexecutive @EnvironmentNI @ClimateNI @nichstweet @publichealthni @asthmalunguk @BHFNI @NI_LGA @deptinfra
Thank you @mikenesbittni for meeting @Andrew_ALUK and representatives from other Community Rehab Alliance NI charities. Community Rehab transforms lives. In COPD alone we can save £4m and over 5000 bed days by expanding Pulmonary Rehab. Everyone should have the #RightToRehab
Great meeting with @healthdpt @mikenesbittni today talking about importance of community-based rehabilitation as a game changer. A focused Rehabilitation Lead can help make it happen. #RehabMatters #LeadershipCounts #HealthForAll
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 about the symptoms and how it's diagnosed and treated, go to: asthmaandlung.org.uk/conditions/bro… #WorldBronchiectasisDay
Are you heading off to a festival this summer? There are a few things to look out for if you have asthma but there’s no need for it to stop you from having fun. Read our blog for a few ways to have great time and stay safe: orlo.uk/mzXH9
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! orlo.uk/6UURu
This is an exciting development for air quality, with funding of €6.5 million secured as part of a cross-border consortium. Asthma + Lung UK Northern Ireland are delighted to be an associate partner and look forward to playing a role as we strive to improve air quality here.
PEACEPLUS funding of €6.5million has been awarded to a cross-border partnership that will work to improve air quality through strategic engagement, research and activities supporting policies and actions across the island of Ireland. The PEACE-Air partnership, led by ERNACT…
Missed out on a ballot place for London Marathon 2026? Apply to join Team Breathe today. Take part in the world's most iconic marathon, and raise vital funds to support those living with a lung condition. Don’t miss your chance! orlo.uk/4hrt4
Great to see Northern Ireland MP and former Health Minister @RobinSwann_MP featuring in this montage
Today is #CleanAirDay! Here at Asthma + Lung UK we have been all over the country fighting for your right to breathe clean air. But despite all our hard work over the last 12 months air pollution remains one of the most significant environmental risks to public health in the UK.
So good to hear the commitment of the Minister!
We were delighted to welcome Health Minister Mike Nesbitt MLA to our Stormont Reception last week as we launched our policy paper "Towards a smoke-free Northern Ireland. In partnership, we want to improve respiratory health and reduce smoking prevalence in Northern Ireland.
Today is #CleanAirDay. To ensure that the people in Northern Ireland breathe clean air, join us in urging the Executive to deliver the draft Clean Air Strategy, a Clean Air Act and Clean Air Fund. We also want NI’s legislation to be updated so it meets @WHO clean air…
