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
NHS Long Term Workforce Plan is a step in the right direction
Charity responds to NHS England announcement that record numbers of healthcare staff will be trained in England as part of the first ever Long Term Workforce Plan
Thunderstorms contributed to ‘unseasonal spike’ in asthma A&E visits
Charity issues asthma alert after Met office warns of thunderstorms ahead
Pottery made from Glasgow air pollution goes on display in city
A leading health charity, Asthma + Lung UK Scotland has been working with a local potter and students to create a tea set made with air pollution collected from Glasgow’s streets
High pollen levels could put the lives of millions at risk, charity warns
Leading lung charity urges those with lung conditions to take precautions as pollen levels soar