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Foreword: Chair of the Taskforce
I was delighted to take over as Chair of the Taskforce for Lung Health last year after more than four years of Alison Cook’s expert leadership. We owe Alison huge…
The role of integrated care systems in improving the nation’s lung health
What are Integrated care systems (ICSs)?Integrated care systems (ICSs) are organisations working together in an area to deliver health and care, and consist of an integrated care board (ICB) and an…
Support should be available to everyone
Kenny McDonald with his late wife Vivienne and son Jacob. Kenny’s wife Vivienne was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) and sadly passed away in 2017 aged just 32. He shares…
Taskforce policy paper to support the improvement of pulmonary rehabilitation services
Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is an exercise and education programme, specifically tailored to individuals – this intervention is highly effective for many people with long-term lung conditions, helping people stay active. It…