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Top ten myths about the ban on smoking in cars with children

http://www.blf.org.uk/News/Detail/10-myths-smoking-in-cars Do you, or someone you know, think the ban on smoking in cars carrying children wouldn't work?...

http://www.blf.org.uk/News/Detail/10-myths-smoking-in-cars Do you, or someone y...

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Less than a week to protect the childrens' lungs

You may have seen the news this week that the House of Lords voted in favour of a ban on smoking in cars with children in England. Thank you for all your...

You may have seen the news this week that the House of Lords voted in favour of ...

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BLF Christmas cards

Afternoon all, You could help the British Lung Foundation carry on our vital work by buying Christmas cards through our online shop - we have a lovely...

Afternoon all, You could help the British Lung Foundation carry on our vital wo...

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The BLF have a featured IPF article on the Huffington Post website today, calling for more awareness and support of the disease.

The BLF chief executive Dr Penny Woods has published an article on idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), in the Huffington Post today. The article aims to raise...

The BLF chief executive Dr Penny Woods has published an article on idiopathic pu...

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Actors David Harewood and Linda Robson support the Smoking in Cars campaign

We are very happy to announce that we have launched two videos on smoking in cars with children. They feature actors David Harewood and Linda Robson, who in a...

We are very happy to announce that we have launched two videos on smoking in car...

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Take 5 and Stay Alive

This September, the British Lung Foundation will be launching a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos amongst tradespeople and to ensure that...

This September, the British Lung Foundation will be launching a campaign to rais...

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Were you regularly exposed to second-hand smoke in a car when you were a child?

Were you regularly exposed to second-hand smoke in a car when you were a child? Do you think this might have affected your lung health or exasperated a...

Were you regularly exposed to second-hand smoke in a car when you were a child? ...

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Breathe Easy Support - New developments in the East Midlands

As part of a 2 year project funded by the Big Lottery, the BLF is working in partnership with healthcare professionals and commissioners to develop new Breathe...

As part of a 2 year project funded by the Big Lottery, the BLF is working in par...

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BLF Active and Family, friends and carers update

After almost 2 years working on the BLF Active and Family, friends and carers projects the time has come for me to move on and I am leaving the BLF this week....

After almost 2 years working on the BLF Active and Family, friends and carers pr...

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BLF Helpline

Apologies if you are having problems getting through to our Helpline, but we are having problems with our phone line. This should be resolved in the next hour...

Apologies if you are having problems getting through to our Helpline, but we are...

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Do you have COPD and live in the Swindon area?

Justin Parsons, BLF Service Development Manager for the South West of England would like to hear from you. Justin is attending a COPD workshop and would like...

Justin Parsons, BLF Service Development Manager for the South West of England wo...

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Categories

Hi I've added the the Categories - we are limited to the number of categories we can have. Hopefully the categories are representative of the issues discussed....

Hi I've added the the Categories - we are limited to the number of categories we...

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Hello from the BLF

Hi Everybody Just wanted to pop in - and write my first post on the \"new look\" community. Having to do this from home (on my ipad) as along with the rest of...

Hi Everybody Just wanted to pop in - and write my first post on the \"new look\...

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Organ donation

Hi all, I'm wondering if you could help - I'm looking to speak to somebody in Wales who is currently on the waiting list for a lung transplant to talk about...

Hi all, I'm wondering if you could help - I'm looking to speak to somebody in...

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BE week is also Carers Week!

As we celebrate BE week during Carers Week we recognise the support family, friends and carers provide people living with a lung condition. It’s fabulous to...

As we celebrate BE week during Carers Week we recognise the support family, frie...

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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) information pack

Hello The BLF has produced a new information pack about OSA. What is the OSA pack The pack is formed of 3 parts; Part 1: What...

Hello The BLF has produced a new information pack about OSA. ...

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Do you use a smartphone or tablet app for asthma?

Hi Researchers from Imperial College London are carrying out research into how and why people like you use an app for their asthma. The research aims to...

Hi Researchers from Imperial College London are carrying out research into h...

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The psychological impact of COPD

Hi The BLF will be holding an online surgery this evening. The surgery is only available to BLF members to listen to live this evening - but will be...

Hi The BLF will be holding an online surgery this evening. The surgery is onl...

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Food Banks - how to access.

Hi Everybody A lot of people are experiencing financial difficulties at the moment and it isn't always something we talk about to others. The link below is...

Hi Everybody A lot of people are experiencing financial difficulties at the m...

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British Lung Foundation OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnoea) Patient Survey

The aim of the survey is to find out what people diagnosed with OSA and who had experienced symptoms of excessive daytime sleepiness think about their...

The aim of the survey is to find out what people diagnosed with OSA and who had ...

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COPD Packs - If you want one call us!

Hi Everybody I hope everyone is wel. In response to another blog.... Yes, anyone can call us on 03000 030 555 and we will send them out a COPD pack -...

Hi Everybody I hope everyone is wel. In response to another blog.... Yes, ...

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Emotional and psychological needs of those caring for someone with lung disease

As the BLF Family, friends and carers project development officer, I was pleased to read at the weekend that doctors are being encouraged to screen carers for...

As the BLF Family, friends and carers project development officer, I was pleased...

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Singing for your lungs.

Hi I hope you are all well. Another report on the benefits of singing....

Hi I hope you are all well. Another report on the benefits of singing....

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Special insurance products for people living with lung disease – and another way to donate to the BLF!

Hi all I just wanted to let you know about our partnership with Unique insurance as the holiday season is approaching. The British Lung Foundation has a...

Hi all I just wanted to let you know about our partnership with Unique insuranc...

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Snow - again!!

Hi Everybody I hope everyone is feeling ok. News today is that there is snow expected in some higher areas, whilst in others there is heavy rain forecast....

Hi Everybody I hope everyone is feeling ok. News today is that there is snow...

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Dying Matters Awareness Week 13th - 19th May.

Good Afternoon Everybody This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week and the following link has some very interesting information about how people are putting...

Good Afternoon Everybody This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week and the fo...

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How to access clinical trials.

Hi Everybody I hope everyone is feeling well today - a liitle humid and warm here in Liverpool but without much sun. If anyone wants information on how...

Hi Everybody I hope everyone is feeling well today - a liitle humid and warm ...

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Managing a long-term condition?

Managing a long term condition? We want to hear your views! Share your thoughts and contribute to the British Lung Foundation’s work in this area by...

Managing a long term condition? We want to hear your views! Share your th...

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Compare Your Care on World Asthma Day

For World Asthma Day on 7 May, Asthma UK is launching the Compare Your Care campaign to build a picture of where people with asthma are receiving good care and...

For World Asthma Day on 7 May, Asthma UK is launching the Compare Your Care camp...

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Aqueous cream and eczema advice.

Hi Allergy UK have some information on their website about the use of aqueous cream for eczema. NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) issued...

Hi Allergy UK have some information on their website about the use of aqueous c...

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