News and media

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Asthma UK Northern Ireland media releases

• Lack of awareness in Northern Ireland putting children with asthma at risk
• Comment on 1 April introduction of free prescriptions in Northern Ireland and 1 year anniversary since prescriptions were made free for people with cancer
• Statement welcoming the introduction of free prescriptions in Northern Ireland
• Advice for people with asthma in Northern Ireland on swine flu protection
• Asthma UK Northern Ireland welcomes draft Service Framework for Respiratory Health
• Comment from Asthma UK Northern Ireland on the threat to medical equipment supplies in Belfast
• Asthma UK Northern Ireland seeks support from Health Committee
• Northern Ireland Electricity supports Alert to Asthma programme
• Health Minister urged to follow Gordon Brown’s lead on prescription charges
• Revealed: Unacceptable differences in emergency hospital admissions for people with asthma in Northern Ireland
• Asthma UK Northern Ireland calls for urgent review of prescription charging system
• True danger of asthma highlighted in new campaign (592 kb)
• Asthma UK Northern Ireland advice for a flu-free winter
• Asthma UK Northern Ireland and Haynes launch health booklet in style of iconic ‘car maintenance’ manuals
• Minister promises action on asthma
• Kick Asthma holiday places available
• Kick Asthma holiday helps children with asthma in Northern Ireland
• Asthma in Northern Ireland – the true picture revealed
• Asthma ignorance is Deadly Serious