About us
About us
The UK's lung charity fighting for your right to breathe
Who we are
Find out who we are and how we help people with lung conditions and asthma.
Our latest work
Read our policy reports and find evidence about how we can improve lung health for all.
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
What we stand for
We are fighting to transform lung health and make sure it gets the attention it deserves.
Our leadership team
Meet Asthma + Lung UK's Chief Executive, Directors and Trustees, leading the fight for your right to breathe
Work with us
Jobs and career opportunities with Asthma + Lung UK.
Contact us
Find out how to contact Asthma + Lung UK expert teams.
Media
Contact the media team at Asthma + Lung UK for any press enquiries. We offer spokespeople, case studies and statistics on lung disease.
Annual reports + accounts
Download our audited accounts and previous annual reports.
About our health information
Learn more about how we make sure our health information is accurate, up-to-date and easy to use.
Blog
Your stories
Quitting smoking isn’t easy, but my asthma symptoms are definitely better
Luke, 37, smoked on and off for 17 years. He tried to stop smoking many times before he finally quit for good. His main message is to not give up on giving up.
Your stories
I gave up smoking because I wanted to see my son grow up
Pauline started smoking at 13, and decided to stop when she was diagnosed with COPD at 54, which wasn’t easy. She wants there to be more understanding for e people who are trying to stop smoking.
Advice + support
How I learned to manage my wellbeing after being diagnosed with COPD
Katy was shocked to be diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at 63, especially after her mother lived with the same condition. Even though she found it hard to accept at first, she now feels like she’s adjusted to living with COPD. She shares what helped her manage her lung condition and rebuild her wellbeing.