Every breath counts: Action on air quality
Air pollution is choking the nation. In 2025 it’s estimated that the equivalent of 30,000 deaths will be attributed to this alarming public health crisis. It demands urgent action. Join our panel session as we consider how national and local government can tackle poor air quality, reduce health inequalities and protect future generations.
This is a fringe event hosted by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health at the Labour Party Conference on Tuesday 30 September, 8:30-9:30am.
Air pollution is choking the nation. In 2025 it’s estimated that the equivalent of 30,000 deaths will be attributed to this alarming public health crisis. It demands urgent action. Join our panel session as we consider how national and local government can tackle poor air quality, reduce health inequalities and protect future generations.
Our panel will include:
- Dr Stephen Holgate, Special Advisory on Air QUality, Royal College of Physicians
- Dr Mike McKean, Vice President for Policy, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- L’myah Sherae, Chief Executive Officer, Enact Equality
- Ashley Dalton MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention (invited)
Please register online to confirm your attendance.
On arrival at the Novotel Hotel, make your way to the Eureka Suite. Refreshments and pastries will be available on arrival. For further questions please contact jacob.hayes@rcp.ac.uk.
