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About us

About us

The UK's lung charity fighting for your right to breathe

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Who we are

Find out who we are and how we help people with lung conditions and asthma.
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Our latest work

Read our policy reports and find evidence about how we can improve lung health for all.
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Our impact

Together, we are changing the world. In 2024 we invested £3.5 million into vital research and 20,000 people received support from our Helpline team
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What we stand for

We are fighting to transform lung health and make sure it gets the attention it deserves.
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Our leadership team

Meet Asthma + Lung UK's Chief Executive, Directors and Trustees, leading the fight for your right to breathe
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Work with us

Jobs and career opportunities with Asthma + Lung UK.
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Contact us

Find out how to contact Asthma + Lung UK expert teams.
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Media

Contact the media team at Asthma + Lung UK for any press enquiries. We offer spokespeople, case studies and statistics on lung disease.
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Annual reports + accounts

Download our audited accounts and previous annual reports.
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About our health information

Learn more about how we make sure our health information is accurate, up-to-date and easy to use.

Blog

Latest Articles
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Advice + support

How the flu jab can keep you well this winter if you have a lung condition

Getting your flu vaccine can make a big difference to your health in the colder months. Our in-house GP, Dr Andy Whittamore, answers some of the most common questions about the flu vaccine to help you stay well this winter.
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Your stories

My biggest challenge hasn’t been running a marathon - it’s been battling toxic air.

Connie, 29, was diagnosed with asthma as a child but her symptoms disappeared as she got older. However, they came back worse than ever when she moved to London. Here she tells us about her battle with air pollution and what running the London Marathon meant to her.
Advice + support

Hot off the Helpline: November edition

Welcome to the Asthma + Lung UK helpline blog where we’ll cover hot topics on the helpline. We'll share ways to help manage your lung health with important respiratory awareness key dates for your diary. And you’ll meet our amazing team.