Tag Archives: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Cold weather continues across the UK

Posted on 30 November, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

The drier, colder and frosty weather currently affecting the UK has given some significant relief to those who have been hit by the heavy rain and floods over the last week or so. However, cold weather presents its own problems … Continue reading →

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World COPD Awareness Day – it’s not too late

Posted on 14 November, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Today is “World COPD Awareness Day” and is based around the theme of “It’s Not Too Late”. The day is organised by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) to improve awareness and care of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) … Continue reading →

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Healthy Outlook® – helping patients with COPD this winter.

Posted on 1 November, 2012 by Met Office Press Office

Alongside our Cold Weather Alert Service this winter, the Met Office is working with the NHS and Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) to help keep people well at times of severe cold weather with our specially produced Healthy Outlook® service. The service helps … Continue reading →

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