Category: Society

New data reveals COPD stigma in Yorkshire and Humber area

A new survey circulated amongst people living in the Yorkshire and the Humber area with a respiratory condition called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has revealed that more than one in three (35%) have felt hesitant to ask for more information about their condition because they were worried about being judged or discriminated against. To help the COPD community to easily access information about the condition in a ‘safe place’, Chiesi UK, in association with Asthma + Lung UK, is bringing the You, Me & COPD Roadshow to Asda Hessle Superstore, Hessle Road, Hull, on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 October.

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Opening of world-class scanning centre will kickstart new fundraising campaign to improve regional medical facilities

A charity which could establish Hull, East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire as a UK-leading region for detection and research in cancer, heart disease and dementia is planning to build on the £20m it has invested over the last 20 years as it counts down towards the long-awaited opening of its latest facility.

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