Mary McGrath from Newtownabbey has idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis which is a condition that causes the lungs to become scarred and breathing increasingly difficult. Mary is awaiting a double lung transplant at just 48 years old and is bravely sharing her story to raise awareness of chest conditions and in the hope it can help give courage to others.

Local charities, Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke (NICHS) and Rosie’s Trust, have announced a new collaboration that aims to ensure every member of the family gets the support they need after a chest, heart or stroke diagnosis – even four legged ones.

We have recently launched our new vaping education resource, You and Me Northern Ireland Vape-Free, which has been developed in conjunction with Stanford University’s REACH Lab.

We are calling on the NI Executive to introduce Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol as soon as possible.

November is COPD Awareness Month and we are using the occasion to raise public awareness of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and the symptoms associated with this condition.

International Men’s Day (Wednesday 19th November) raises awareness of men’s wellbeing, and Lee Finlay and Kieran Loughran know all too well what it is like when your health is affected unexpectedly. Both men had life-changing strokes during the summer and want to raise awareness that a stroke can happen to anyone, at any time, no matter their age.