Future generations spared the ‘ticking time bomb’ of COPD if plans to curb smoking are given the green light
Despite being the third biggest cause of death worldwide, most people have no idea what chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is and couldn’t recognise basic tell-tale symptoms, a leading lung charity warns on World COPD Day
Millions of children are exposed to dangerous levels of outdoor pollution at school
Charity boss says it’s time to end the politics on pollution as new Asthma + Lung UK report shows £254m annual health and economic benefit of targeted scheme to help drivers make cleaner transport choices less damaging to people’s lungs
Charity issues bonfire night warning to Scots living with a lung condition
Asthma + Lung UK Scotland warns that people with lung conditions face a potentially ‘deadly’ combination of triggers + offers advice to stay safe bonfire night
Schools campaign launched in Scotland to help raise awareness of what to do if a child has an asthma attack
Asthma + Lung UK Scotland has launched a new campaign aimed at schools to help spot first signs of an asthma attack and what to do in an emergency
Government commitment to increase smoking age a welcome step forward
Smoking remains the biggest cause of lung disease deaths in the UK, with tobacco costing the NHS £2.5 billion every year and £1.2 billion in social care costs
'Abysmal' lack of testing for lung conditions is forcing GPs to play a 'guessing game' with diagnosis
Saving Your Breath: how better lung health benefits us all, shines a light on the “dire state” of lung healthcare in England, often leaving people with breathing difficulties without a confirmed and accurate diagnosis, or receiving treatment for conditions they don’t have
Youngsters experiencing deprivation more likely to have asthma attacks when they return to school
Figures show children and teenagers who experience greater deprivation are over four times more likely to be hospitalised with an asthma attack when return to school
Asthma attacks on the increase as children return to school warns school
The number of Scottish children being hospitalised for asthma attacks in September nearly triples after starting the new school term
Prevention, early diagnosis and treatment in the community outlined in major conditions strategy
Charity responds to the Department of Health and Social Care's report setting out its approach to tackling the major conditions that drive ill health in England
Adequate financial support is essential to ensure ULEZ is a success
Charity responds to the Mayor of London’s announcement of the widening of the scrappage scheme to every Londoner affected by ULEZ
Chief executive Sarah Woolnough announces her departure
After three years of exemplary service, Sarah Woolnough will be leaving Asthma + Lung UK to join The King’s Fund as its chief executive in early 2024
People living in poverty are twice as likely to end up in hospital fighting for breath
New analysis shows that seven out of 10 people from the poorest households surveyed by Asthma + Lung UK had seen a deterioration in their condition over the last twelve months