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Asthma + Lung UK

The UK’s leading lung charity, offering advice and support to people living with asthma and other lung conditions.

Visit the Asthma + Lung UK website
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British Heart Foundation

Information and support on heart and circulatory conditions for researchers, healthcare professionals and their patients.

Visit the British Heart Foundation website
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Cardiomyopathy UK

Specialist national charity for people affected by cardiomyopathy, a condition that affects the heart muscle.

Visit the Cardiomyopathy UK website
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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Scottish health charity supporting people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid live life to the full.

Visit the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland website
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Little Hearts Matter

Specialises in support and information for anyone affected by the diagnosis of a congenital single ventricle heart condition.

Visit the Little Hearts Matter website
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Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust Respiratory project

All general respiratory services for patients, whether their condition is minor, manageable, chronic or life-threatening.

Visit the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust Respiratory project website
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Moving on Asthma

An educational tool promoting effective self-management in young people with asthma

Visit the Moving on Asthma website
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Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) UK

Information on tests and treatments for pulmonary hypertension, free resources, lifestyle pages and research news.

Visit the PHA UK website

Resources

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Accessible resources: Heart health

Created by experts, some British Heart Foundation health information is now available in different formats. This includes audio, large print, braille, Easy Read and different languages.

Get accessible resources on the British Heart Foundation website here
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Booklet: A guide to high blood pressure

High blood pressure is a key risk factor for cardiovascular conditions. The High Blood Pressure Essential Guide, available in 8 languages, provides a variety of strategies for managing high blood pressure. It also covers how blood pressure is measured and what it means to have high blood pressure.

Download the guide to high blood pressure via the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland website here
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Booklet: Cholesterol – An Aphasia Friendly Guide

Around 1 in 3 people who have had a stroke experience aphasia. Having high levels of “bad” cholesterol in your blood can increase the risk of developing heart disease or having another stroke. This guide includes information about what cholesterol is, why too much is harmful, and how cholesterol levels can be managed.

Download the aphasia friendly guide on the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland website here
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Booklet: Kidneys and heart disease

The health of your heart and kidneys is closely linked. This patient information booklet explains how heart disease can lead to kidney disease, and how kidney disease can affect your heart. It explores the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, and where to find further support.

Download the booklet via the Kidney Care UK website here
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BSL video series: Heart health

The British Heart Foundation’s British Sign Language (BSL) videos can help you understand how your heart works and support you to look after your health.

Watch the videos on the British Heart Foundation website here
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Easy Read: Asthma and lung conditions

These Easy Read booklets use simple words and pictures to explain asthma and other lung conditions. They include information and action plans.

Download the Easy Read resources from the Asthma + Lung UK website here
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Factsheet: Long Covid breathlessness and breathing difficulties

Around 1 in 4 people experience breathing difficulties that cause them ongoing problems after developing Long Covid. This factsheet is intended to outline the different ways that breathlessness and breathing difficulties can manifest during Long Covid. It is also available in 7 different community languages, including Punjabi, Polish, Ukrainian, and Hindi.

Download the PDF via the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland website here
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Guide: Stopping smoking

This Stopping Smoking Essential Guide outlines the changes that can happen to the body both due to smoking and stopping smoking. It also highlights the strategies that can be used to quit smoking.

View the guide on the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland website here
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Podcast: How to stop smoking

Bupa health content editor Julia Ebbens chats to behaviour change expert Caroline Wood about effective strategies for stopping smoking. They discuss the role of dopamine in addictive habits, breaking the link between cravings and actions, and how to redefine yourself as a non-smoker.

Listen to the podcast via the Bupa website here
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Video: How to lower blood pressure at home

Dr Sophie GP explains what blood pressure is, what the numbers mean and why high readings matter. She gives practical lifestyle tips, shows how to check blood pressure accurately at home and outlines when medication may be needed, plus the red-flag symptoms that mean someone should seek urgent medical help.

Watch the video via Dr Sophie's YouTube channel here
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Videos: Guide to asthma self-management

Get links to asthma self management video guides in 10 languages. Available languages include Arabic, Bengali, Gujurati, Urdu, Hindi, Polish, Punjabi, Somali, Welsh and English.

Get QR codes for each video series via this poster by Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust
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Videos: How to use your inhaler

Watch these short videos to learn how to use your inhaler properly and better manage your respiratory symptoms. If you’re not sure what type of inhaler you have, speak to your GP, nurse or pharmacist.

Watch the videos on the Asthma + Lung UK website here
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Web page: Heart health information in your language

Choose your language for information on exercise, heart health and a range of conditions. Available languages include Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Urdu and Welsh. British Sign Language videos are also available.

View translated resources via the British Heart Foundation website here
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Web page: High blood pressure – causes and symptoms

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is very common. It does not usually have symptoms so it’s important to check your blood pressure regularly to prevent other heart conditions, like a heart attack or stroke. Learn what high blood pressure is and how to manage it.

Learn more on the British Heart Foundation website here
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Web page: How to quit smoking

Find out about the benefits of quitting smoking and different ways to help you quit including stop smoking services, nicotine replacement therapy, and making a plan. You’re also more likely to stop smoking if you have help from friends, family, or a stop smoking adviser.

Find out more about the best ways to quit via the Asthma + Lung UK website here
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Web page: Six diet tips for a healthier heart

Georgia Puckett, specialist dietitian at Cromwell Hospital, shares six easy diet tips for a healthier heart, including cutting back on salt and increasing fibre. She also shares some simple healthy food swaps for better heart health.

Read the diet tips via the Bupa website here
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Web page: Understanding your child’s asthma

Find out everything you need to know about your child’s asthma, including what symptoms they might have and what to do if their symptoms get worse. This information is for parents and carers of children who have had a confirmed diagnosis of asthma.

Find out more about your child's asthma via the Asthma + Lung UK website here
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Web page: What is asthma?

Asthma is a common long-term lung condition, affecting 7.2 million people in the UK. Most people can keep their asthma under control when they take their medicines as prescribed. Find out more about asthma including how it affects the lungs, why it’s a serious condition, and what might cause it.

View more on asthma on the Asthma + Lung UK website here
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Web pages: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Find out about more about COPD, including the signs and symptoms like breathlessness and cough, how you can manage your COPD, and what to do if you have a flare-up.

View COPD information via the Asthma + Lung UK website here

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