… around London schools. Olivia, Policy team, Asthma + Lung UK Published 29th August 2023 Hundreds of schools have … heightened risks of future respiratory problems. In the UK, 1.1 million children live with asthma, equating to around …

… threat to public health. We took a deeper dive into the five key regions we’re campaigning in to look at … who have loved and lost people with lung conditions. The room was filled with people who had stories to share. We … confidence in campaigning There was so much passion in the room. We wanted to help channel that passion, so we ran some …

… the preventer inhaler. When that started working, I had a spirometry test, which confirmed that I definitely have … for prompt access to diagnostic tests, in particular spirometry and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) testing … professionals and for more funding for key tests like spirometry, so that everyone with conditions like COPD or …

… Breathing Unequal: what needs to change? Our latest research showed shocking inequalities in lung health across the UK. Laura from our Policy team tells us more about it and gives our recommendations for tackling it. Laura, Policy team, …

… us push for change From January to March 2023, we ran our largest ever survey asking you about your care and experiences of living with a lung condition. Anna from our Data + Insights team explains what the survey was and how … were more than twice as likely as the highest earners to give up work in the last year due to breathlessness. Seven …

… Rebecca’s Story – why I took on the Hula Hoop challenge Our supporter, Rebecca took part in our Hula Hoop Challenge this year. She hula hooped for 15 … day for 30 days in May. She raised over £200 to support our vital work fighting for lung health. Here she tells us …

… by firing in the kiln which made sure they were safe to eat and drink from, ready for the big event! The big day On a … has the right to breathe clean air with healthy lungs. Are you with us? Sign our petition today. … To celebrate …

… need to know Over the last few months we’ve been hearing from some of our supporters who have received unsolicited calls from individuals claiming to work for a loft insulation … likely a scam Over the last few months we’ve been hearing from some of our supporters who have received unsolicited …

… disparities in asthma care , COPD care and the impact of air pollution , and we wanted to find out how using more than … in poor quality housing which can trigger lung conditions. Air pollution levels are also a factor. Levels of PM 2.5, the most dangerous type of air pollution to human health, in Blackpool (ranking at …

… and COPD is significantly higher in Glasgow city centre compared to the national average. That’s why it’s so …

… where 1 million smokers will be offered vaping kits to help them quit cigarettes. Pregnant women will be offered up to £400 to help them stop smoking. Funding will be given to a new … vaping. Digital resources will be made available to help people with mental health problems stop smoking. A …