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Joseph Carter
@josephaluk.bsky.social
Head of Devolved Nations for Asthma + Lung UK. Campaigning for better services for the 1 in 5 people affected by lung conditions.
Great to be at @asthmaandlung.org.uk headquarters to catch up with colleagues today and tomorrow for the last time in person before Christmas. We have carols in the building later. Can’t wait. Feeling very festive
December 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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The Chancellor’s Autumn #Budget has revealed that the government’s national fuel poverty programme, the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) will end next April.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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On #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay and all year round we want everyone to live in a warm and healthy home. Find out more about our work and how we can work together by signing up to our newsletters. www.nea.org.uk/support-us/s...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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We work closely with media outlets to make sure fuel poverty is on the news agenda. In the last two weeks we have had over 500 media mentions and appearances, across TV, print and radio.
November 26, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Thank you so much to people and organisations who have supported our #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay today. We're so grateful that so many people came together to amplify the voices of those in fuel poverty and advocate for warmer and healthier homes.
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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According to our @lucidtalk.bsky.social poll 43% of NI homes have been affected by damp and mould. Of those, 68% were in the Private Rented Sector.
Support @nea.org.uk's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
November 26, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Parents of children in fuel poverty are struggling with heating and eating. Even those who use food banks may not be able to afford to cook hot meals. Support @nea.org.uk's
#FuelPovertyAwarenessDay.
#EveryChildCounts
November 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Today was a busy but exciting day. After a freezing cold cycle down to the Senedd, I took part in a couple of virtual meetings including giving a presentation, I attended the #CPGonFuelPoverty, supported #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay and was interviewed for a DeHavilland podcast
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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This morning we have the #CPGonLungHealth chaired by John Griffiths MS . We’ll be sharing the results of our Life With A Lung Conditions survey, talking about how to keep well at winter, and sharing our new diagnosis report
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Our first #CPGonLungHealth day presentation is from @josephaluk.bsky.social speaking about the @asthmaandlung.org.uk Life with a Lung Condition survey
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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@josephaluk.bsky.social gave an overview of the new @asthmaandlung.org.uk winter health plan and encourage people to download it. 41% of people who used it last year told us that it kept them out of hospital, so this can make a huge difference
November 25, 2025 at 10:26 AM
On #WorldCOPDday I’ve been at @scotparl.bsky.social for the @asthmalungscot.bsky.social COPD roundtable event sponsored by @mariemcnairmsp.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Today is #WorldCOPDday and I’m on the first leg of my journey to Edinburgh for our @asthmalungscot.bsky.social COPD roundtable at the Scottish Parliament. Looking forward to hearing people with COPD and health care professionals, as we discuss the future of treatment and care
November 19, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Thank you BBC Radio Scotland for inviting me onto to #GoodMorningScotland #GMS at 6.13 to talk about COPD hospital admissions at winter. Always a pleasure to talk to BBC’s Laura Maxwell
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November 18, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Great to be at the Wales Millennium Centre for the Clean Air Programme @rcphysicians.bsky.social conference on the impact of air pollution on pregnancy and early life. Professor Stephen Holgate kicks off the conference. Sunny and cold, first outing of the season for my winter cycle jacket
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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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.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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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...
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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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/...
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
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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
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.
asthmaandlung.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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If you or someone close to you has experienced end of life care in Wales and needed to use emergency services Marie Curie Cymru wants to hear from you.

Fill in the survey here: www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved...
Emergency hospital admissions
Many people at the end of life are being rushed back and forth to A&E. With better care at home, it doesn’t have to be this way.
www.mariecurie.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Every winter the NHS responds in crisis mode without tackling the root cause of the problem.

Sign our petition calling for the implement the quality statement to keep people with lung conditions safe and well all year round.

action.asthmaandlung.org.uk/page/179513/...
Keep people with lung conditions in Wales safe this winter
I’ve signed the Asthma + Lung UK Cymru petition calling for the Welsh Government to implement the Quality Statement for Respiratory Disease. Because despite 1 in 5 people living with a lung condition,...
action.asthmaandlung.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Last year in Wales, nearly 200,000 people with conditions like asthma and COPD protected themselves by getting a flu vaccine.

More info: phw.nhs.wales/topics/immun...
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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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
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.
asthmaandlung.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:34 PM