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Make this the summer you go smoke free. Quitting smoking isn't always easy, but it could be one of the most important decisions you ever make. If someone you loved smoked, you'd want them to have the support they needed to quit, the same is true for you. Smoking can seriously damage your lungs and increase the risk of long-term health conditions such as COPD and lung cancer. But despite the high risks, people continue to smoke because of stress, anxiety, trauma or simply beca

It's time to highlight lung health and encourage people to protect their lungs. Around one in five people in the UK will develop a lung condition during their lifetime. In Southend-on-Sea, lung conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), pneumonia and lung cancer are a particular concern, with rates higher than the national average. Lung conditions affect people of all ages. Some are preventable, while others are inherited or develop without a clear cause

Southend, like much of Essex, is experiencing temperatures much higher than we have been used to so far this year. With temperatures expected to peak this week, it is important that everyone takes steps to stay safe and well. A few simple changes can help keep you comfortable during hot weather: The hottest part of the day is usually between 11am and 3pm. During these hours, try to avoid strenuous physical activity such as exercising, gardening or carrying heavy loads. If pos