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RIW on the Healthy Homes Bill at the House of Lords
Our society is facing unprecedented challenges. Exacerbated by an ageing population, escalating demand for services the global pandemic of COVID-19 and the climate crisis this represent the bleakest outlook for our future generation since the second world war.
About Us
We believe that in RIW we have the opportunity to translate a good idea into products and approaches that will improve respiratory health and well-being in Wales and beyond.
Our vision is to be a world leading gateway for respiratory innovation.
Our mission is to “Collaborate to Innovate” bringing together NHS, Academia and Industry to accelerate and translate respiratory innovation.
Our Services:
- Advisory and Consultancy to organisations seeking expertise as they develop or enhance respiratory products and treatments;
- Education and Training to organisations and individuals seeking real world insights to benefit their practice and understanding;
- Undertaking our own Research and collaborating with other organisations and academics for maximum impact.
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Our team of experienced technical staff, consultants and affiliates have extensive knowledge and access within the local and greater health community.
Respiratory Statistics
A higher percentage of patients in Wales are being treated for asthma (6.9%) than in other parts of the UK.
People living in areas of high deprivation are more likely to be receiving treatment for respiratory conditions than elsewhere in Wales.
Wales has a smoking prevalence of 19% and a prevalence of overweight and obese adults of 59%.
The total costs of all respiratory illness were estimated to be £165 billion including intangible costs. Excluding intangible costs proves an estimated total cost of £11.1 billion, representing 0.6% of UK GDP in 2014.
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