Health professionals join the new Clean Air Night campaign

Did you know that lighting fires in our homes is the largest source of harmful small particle air pollution in the UK? This type of air pollution can cause life-threatening illnesses, including heart and lung disease, making it crucial that we raise awareness about this growing issue.

Wood burning not only harms your health, but also your wallet and the planet. Pressures on household finances or desires to be more eco-friendly may tempt people to burn wood, but research actually shows that wood burning produces more CO2 than oil or gas and is almost always more expensive than other forms of heating.

That’s why the first-ever Clean Air Night is taking place on 24 January 2024, to shine a light on the uncomfortable truth about wood burning.

We are supporting this important new campaign, because it supports our work to improve the health of our population and to reduce pressure on the NHS from long term conditions. You can visit our dedicated section on Air Pollution on the North East London Health and Care Partnership website, including bespoke animations. 

Dr Rachel Parker, Air Quality Clinical Lead says that “As well as attending the first ever Clean Air Night virtual event, we will be hosting a system-wide development session on Air Quality on 6 February. Colleagues from trusts, local authorities, the ICB and primary care will come together to share learning and identify collaborative action that we can take to manage the health of our population which is affected by high levels of poor air quality”.

This Clean Air Night, learn the truth about wood burning and help protect yourself, your family and your community by sharing what you’ve learned. 

Visit the Clean Air Hub to find out more or check out #CleanAirNight
Visit the Clean Air Hub to find out more or check out #CleanAirNight.