ICS Clean Air Framework

Air pollution is the UK’s largest environmental health risk, as long term exposure can increase the incidence of lung, heart and circulatory problems¹. Approximately 30% of preventable deaths in England are due to non-communicable diseases which are connected with air pollution, putting a significant burden on the NHS². Unless air quality is improved, the health and social care costs of air pollution in England could reach £18.6 billion by 2035.³

In response to this, the Integrated Care for Cleaner Air initiative was established to improve air quality and health outcomes across England by supporting every Integrated Care System (ICS) to become a Clean Air Champion. This initiative is a partnership between Global Action Plan, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Boehringer Ingelheim.